Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(847)905-3500
- Lincoln Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 525 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lincoln Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #459 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
| Black | 17% | 17% |
| White | 55% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evanston CCSD 65 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Nichols Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Evanston Nichols Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 717 students
0.4 miles
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)859-8660 0.4 6-8 717 - Evanston Park School Special Education School
Magnet School
69 students
0.4 miles
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)859-8590 0.4 n/a 69 - Evanston Rice Childrens Center Magnet School
Grades: 2-8 | 33 students
0.6 miles
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)424-2450 0.6 2-8 33 - Evanston Oakton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 404 students
0.8 miles
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847)859-8800 0.8 K-5 404 - Chicago Gale Elementary Community Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 360 students
0.9 miles
1631 W Jonquil Ter
Chicago, IL 60626
(773)534-2100 0.9 PK-8 360
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