Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 495 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
495 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Rochelle CCSD 231 School District.
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