Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Avenue Elementary serves the southern part of Milwaukee, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lincoln Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Home Elementary School, Kagel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
427 students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School located?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is located in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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