Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Avenue Academy's student population of 512 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
20%
38%
Black
28%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Avenue Academy's ranking?
Lincoln Avenue Academy is ranked #112 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lincoln Avenue Academy often compared to?
Lincoln Avenue Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mckeel Academy Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Academy?
512 students attend Lincoln Avenue Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lincoln Avenue Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Avenue Academy?
Lincoln Avenue Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Avenue Academy offer ?
Lincoln Avenue Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Avenue Academy part of?
Lincoln Avenue Academy is part of Polk School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Avenue Academy located?
Lincoln Avenue Academy is located in the Webster Park South neighborhood of Lakeland, FL.
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