Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary serves the north part of Kingsport, TN, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Motto
ROAR LIKE A LINCOLN LION!
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
420 students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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