Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Albany, GA, covering approximately 334.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School's student population of 404 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is ranked #894 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary Magnet School?
404 students attend Lincoln Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lincoln Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary Magnet School?
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary Magnet School part of?
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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