Lincolnwood Elementary School

2600 Colfax St
Evanston, IL 60201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincolnwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincolnwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Lincolnwood Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincolnwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincolnwood Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#506 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincolnwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincolnwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
27%
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Black
28%
17%
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White
55%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Lincolnwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincolnwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincolnwood Elementary School's ranking?
Lincolnwood Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincolnwood Elementary School often compared to?
Lincolnwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Elementary School, Orrington Elementary School, Kingsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincolnwood Elementary School?
334 students attend Lincolnwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lincolnwood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincolnwood Elementary School?
Lincolnwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincolnwood Elementary School offer ?
Lincolnwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincolnwood Elementary School part of?
Lincolnwood Elementary School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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