Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori 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 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#2330 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
45%
17%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School is ranked #2330 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Primary School, Manteno Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School?
484 students attend Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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