Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5's student population of 206 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 206 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2438 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 95% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 is Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Magnet School
Math: 29% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 952 students10
0.4 miles
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980 0.4 6-12 952 - Pittsburgh Academy At Westinghouse Math: 6% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 687 students10
0.6 miles
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940 0.6 6-12 687 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
0.6 miles
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000 0.6 PK-5 463 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 317 students10
1.0 miles
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996 1 K-5 317 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 312 students10
1.0 miles
7100 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-7870 1 6-8 312
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