Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Paec Education Center Ec by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
483 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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