Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1667 E. 118th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
(16-17)
15-19%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
268 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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