Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
97%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
98%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
295 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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