Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln Prairie School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Prairie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Prairie School's student population of 364 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Prairie School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Prairie School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
6%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Prairie School's ranking?
Lincoln Prairie School is ranked #429 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln Prairie School often compared to?
Lincoln Prairie Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winston Churchill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Prairie School?
364 students attend Lincoln Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lincoln Prairie School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Prairie School?
Lincoln Prairie School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Prairie School offer ?
Lincoln Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Prairie School part of?
Lincoln Prairie School is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.
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