Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Macomb, IL, encompassing approximately 152.5 square miles, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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 0.58, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Midwest Central Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
412 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Macomb CUSD 185 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
School Improvement Day - Half Day in AM, No School in PM, No School at MacArthur/Last Day of School/End of 2nd Semester
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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