Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Lincoln Elementary School serves the northern part of Columbus, OH, covering an attendance area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
All children can, and will learn.
School Rankings
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2502 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2502 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Prairie Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
515 students attend Prairie Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School located?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is located in the Westland neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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