Lincoln Early Childhood School
Lincoln Early Childhood School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lincoln Early Childhood School's student population of 340 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Early Childhood School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
5%
17%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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