Lincoln School
- Lincoln School serves 684 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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Lincoln School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lincoln School's student population of 684 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lincoln School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2683 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 26% |
| Black | 51% | 17% |
| White | 13% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lincoln School is Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Amani Public Charter School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Amani Public Charter School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Amani Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 343 students
0.2 miles
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)668-2553 0.2 5-8 343 - Mount Vernon Davis Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 484 students
0.3 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914)665-5120 0.3 7-8 484 - Mount Vernon Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 191 students
0.3 miles
250 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)358-2720 0.3 9-12 191 - Mount Vernon Holmes School Grades: PK-6 | 420 students
0.4 miles
195 N Columbus Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914)665-5110 0.4 PK-6 420 - Mount Vernon Thornton High School Grades: 9-12 | 762 students
0.4 miles
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)358-2740 0.4 9-12 762
School Reviews
| 4 I think this school is great , although we don't have as much extracurricular activities as we used to Lincoln is still the best school in the Mount Vernon city school district - Posted by Student/Alumni - sienna |
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