Lincoln Elementary School

1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 1% in WI
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (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 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#8 out of 1991 schools
(Top 1%)
80-84%
39%
75-79%
38%
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
6%
9%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wauwatosa Stem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
336 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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