Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#2632 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
8%
Black
16%
17%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #2632 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Prairie Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
521 students attend Prairie Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School located?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is located in the Westland neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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