Lincoln Elementary School vs. Dewey Elementary School
Should I attend Lincoln Elementary School or Dewey Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Dewey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dewey 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
399 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#421 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
54
Grade 1 Students
66
68
Grade 2 Students
57
59
Grade 3 Students
69
56
Grade 4 Students
76
70
Grade 5 Students
70
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
24%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
50%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
11%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
