Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School's student population of 544 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
51%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln Traditional School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is ranked #272 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Traditional School?
544 students attend Abraham Lincoln Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Abraham Lincoln Traditional School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln Traditional School?
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Traditional School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Abraham Lincoln Traditional School part of?
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260).
In what neighborhood is Abraham Lincoln Traditional School located?
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is located in the North Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in North Mountain Village.
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