For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 717 students in Lincoln ESD 156 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Lincoln ESD 156 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
717 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln ESD 156 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#738 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
44%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
54%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,410 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,285 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,410
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,285
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lincoln ESD 156 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Burnham Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln ESD 156 School District?
Lincoln ESD 156 School District manages 1 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln ESD 156 School District?
Lincoln ESD 156 School District is ranked #741 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln ESD 156 School District?
54% of Lincoln ESD 156 School District students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln ESD 156 School District?
Lincoln ESD 156 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln ESD 156 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,285 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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