Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(561) 494-1400
Lincoln Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 440 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2480 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 9% | 33% |
Black | 87% | 22% |
White | 2% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Palm Beach School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is Florida Futures Academy North Campus (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Potentials Charter School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Potentials Charter School Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 29 students
0.2 miles
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213 0.2 PK-8 29 - West Palm Beach West Riviera Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 627 students
0.4 miles
1057 W 6th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 494-1900 0.4 PK-5 627 - West Palm Beach Roosevelt Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,048 student
0.5 miles
1900 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200 0.5 6-8 1,048 - West Palm Beach Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.6 miles
1501 Avenue U
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-7600 0.6 PK-5 577 - West Palm Beach John F. Kennedy Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
0.6 miles
1901 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500 0.6 6-8 777
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