Lincoln Elementary School

2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#494 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
29%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evelyn Carr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
413 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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