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
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
16%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
45%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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