Lincoln Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama closed in 2011 after serving grades K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio near 14:1 and enrollment peaking around 244 students in 2000.
The school's state rank was #504 in 2010, with no subsequent rankings due to closure.
Math proficiency data before closure showed a decline with proficiency as low as 5% in 2017, consistently lower than the state average (30–80%), indicating weaker performance over time.
Reading proficiency ranged from 15% to 80%, frequently lower than the state average near 47%, showing declines in recent years prior to closure.
Enrollment fell from 245 students in 1999 to zero after closure; free lunch eligibility was historically high, reaching over 90% in some years, suggesting socioeconomic challenges before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
147 students
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
83%
Asian
(09-10)3%
1%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
4%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 13-year historical data
Black
(09-10)65%
35%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 22-year historical data
White
(09-10)28%
59%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
86%
47%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% AL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
147 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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