Lincolnway Elementary School

2625 West Philadelphia St
York, PA 17404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades 2-3, Lincolnway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincolnway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Lincolnway Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincolnway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincolnway Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1661 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincolnway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincolnway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincolnway Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
11%
14%
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White
55%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Lincolnway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincolnway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincolnway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincolnway Elementary School's ranking?
Lincolnway Elementary School is ranked #1661 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lincolnway Elementary School often compared to?
Lincolnway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trimmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lincolnway Elementary School?
400 students attend Lincolnway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lincolnway Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincolnway Elementary School?
Lincolnway Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincolnway Elementary School offer ?
Lincolnway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincolnway Elementary School part of?
Lincolnway Elementary School is part of West York Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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