Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Morristown, TN, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Heights Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Heights Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Hispanic
48%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
565 students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lincoln Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Hamblen County School District.
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