Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Abraham 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2937 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
64%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2937 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, West Jr High School, Harmony Intermediate Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
512 students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is part of Belleville SD 118 School District.
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