Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)

711 Lincoln Ave W
Highland Park, IL 60035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(17-18)
65-69%
32%
(17-18)
75-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
45%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
206 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 North Shore School District 112.

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