Serving 227 students in grades 2-3, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pontiac, IL, covering approximately 96.1 square miles, with most students living within a typical 10-15 minute drive and an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within the zone is about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.47, 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
#2593 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2593 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
227 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 2-3
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Pontiac CCSD 429 School District.
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