Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School serves the northwest part of La Porte, IN, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#509 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsford Heights Elementary School, F Willard Crichfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
353 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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