Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
66%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walkers Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
665 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Plainfield School District 202.
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