Lincoln School (Closed 2016)

1223 173rd St
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lincoln School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
85%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lincoln School?
164 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lincoln School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Hazel Crest School District 152-5.

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