Lincoln Elementary School

1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#33 out of 1984 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
38%
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75-79%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
4%
9%
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White
80%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wauwatosa Stem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
305 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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