Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

1817 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1922 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lincoln Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Home Elementary School, Kagel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
442 students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Avenue Elementary School located?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School is located in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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