Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penn-lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn-lincoln Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Penn-lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn-lincoln Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
13%
14%
White
71%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn-lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Penn-lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2301 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn-lincoln Elementary School?
313 students attend Penn-lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Penn-lincoln Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn-lincoln Elementary School?
Penn-lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn-lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Penn-lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penn-lincoln Elementary School part of?
Penn-lincoln Elementary School is part of Altoona Area School District.
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