Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Calumet City, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 717 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Laying the foundation for lifelong learning and global citizenship
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2627 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
1%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2627 out of 3,542 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
717 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Lincoln ESD 156 School District.
School Calendar
View the Lincoln Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Indigenous Peoples' Day - School Closed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Veterans' Day Observed - School Closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Recess - School Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - School Closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
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