Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Lincoln Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
15%
17%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
311 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.

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