Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 997-6063
Lincoln Elementary School serves 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lincoln Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 544 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1543 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 69% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion CUSD 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is Williamson County Learning Center (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Marion Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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0.6 miles
801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472 0.6 Inquire with school n/a - Marion Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
0.7 miles
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766 0.7 PK-5 448 - Marion Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 562 students
1.0 miles
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534 1.0 K-5 562 - Marion Williamson County Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: 11 | 18 students
1.4 miles
409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138 1.4 11 18 - Marion Marion Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 860 students
1.5 miles
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317 1.5 6-8 860
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