Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School serves the southwest part of Mesa, AZ, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in the area typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
88%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
6%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #1209 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
572 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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