Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1573 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 21% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District U-46 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is Elgin High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Larsen Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lords Park Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elgin Lords Park Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 13%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 741 students10
1.0 miles
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360 1 K-6 741 - Elgin Coleman Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 13%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 726 students10
1.2 miles
1220 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5190 1.2 K-6 726 - Elgin Hilltop Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 622 students10
1.5 miles
1855 Rohrson Rd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 289-6655 1.5 K-6 622 - Elgin Larsen Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 679 students10
1.6 miles
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250 1.6 7-8 679 - Hoffman Estates Timber Trails Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 484 students10
1.6 miles
1675 Mcdonough Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6640 1.6 K-6 484
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