Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3655 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
52%
17%
White
10%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #3655 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
693 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lincoln School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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