Serving 416 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 16:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
80%
14%
Black
13%
9%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
416 students attend Lincoln Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Avenue Elementary School?
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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