Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois 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 Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
28%
Black
54%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
140 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Black, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District.
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