Lincoln Elementary School serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2024 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
51%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2024 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
446 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School for students if no Emergency Days used
May 31, 2023 (Wednesday)
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