Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Fuquay Varina, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles, where most students can expect to drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is around 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Heights Elementary School's student population of 667 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Heights Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Elementary School, Banks Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
667 students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lincoln Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Heights Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Heights Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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