Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Abe Lincoln Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abe Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 762 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abe Lincoln Elementary 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 Abe Lincoln Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#2767 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 Abe Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Abe Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2767 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Abe Lincoln Elementary School?
762 students attend Abe Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Abe Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abe Lincoln Elementary School?
Abe Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abe Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Abe Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Abe Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Abe Lincoln Elementary School is part of Cicero SD 99 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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