Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
![This chart displays total students of Lincoln Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Lincoln Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-byXtUZB.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#530 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-ODBk64.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-bwyT6lx.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
30%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-JaWA7Z.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-bcKO1W7.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-b2EJP8V.png)
Hispanic
18%
27%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-byXtVcK.png)
Black
9%
17%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-bvpUa7S.png)
White
58%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-IzaWiZ.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-b2EJP8U.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-hyPOZ6.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-bxgBXOP.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-dHzU4W.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-qExBs2.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/119000/119295/lincoln-elementary-school-chart-9j3jR8.png)
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 #530 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
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 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
532 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 SD 202 School District.
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