Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #21 out of 2029 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 82% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wauwatosa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is East High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Longfellow Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hartland Fine Arts Leadership Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee East High School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,152 student10
0.1 miles
7500 Milwaukee Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2000 0.1 9-12 1,152 - Milwaukee Hartland Fine Arts Leadership Academy Charter School Grades: K-2 | 62 students
0.1 miles
232 Church St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(262) 369-6710 0.1 K-2 62 - Milwaukee Longfellow Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 798 students10
0.5 miles
7600 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-2400 0.5 6-8 798 - Milwaukee Washington Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 323 students10
0.6 miles
2166 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1800 0.6 PK-5 323 - Milwaukee Wauwatosa Stem Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 135 students10
0.7 miles
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900 0.7 K-5 135
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