Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln School serves the southeast part of Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln School's student population of 823 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3517 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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)50.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
21%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #3517 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Oak Comm Learning Center, Peoria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
823 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lincoln School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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