Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Gettys Elementary School, Franklin Twp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
379 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Gettysburg Area SD School District.
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