Abraham Lincoln

Summary:

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a public K-5 school in Paramount, CA, serving 560 students as part of the Paramount Unified School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with particularly strong results for Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Abraham Lincoln's academic performance is a standout, with 5th grade ELA proficiency at 47.13% compared to 33.58% for the district and 47.37% for the state. In 3rd grade Math, the school's proficiency rate was 56.16%, exceeding the district's 38.39% and the state's 45.64%. When compared to nearby Jefferson Elementary and Harry Wirtz Elementary, Abraham Lincoln outperforms in both subjects. However, the school's performance is more mixed when compared to schools outside the district, such as McKinley Elementary in Long Beach Unified and Albert Baxter Elementary in Bellflower Unified.

Despite the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Abraham Lincoln has been able to maintain strong academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and English Language Learner populations. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2017-2018 to 37.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district's rate. Addressing this concerning trend could be crucial in ensuring continued student achievement at Abraham Lincoln Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 15324 California Ave.
       Paramount, CA  90723-4378


(562) 602-8036

District: Paramount Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2658th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,138 Help


Students who attend Abraham Lincoln usually attend:

Middle:    Alondra Middle
High:    Paramount High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.0%
African American:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Compare Details Abraham Lincoln ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92%), African American (4.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln is 23.3. 6 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abraham Lincoln is $4,138. 8 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abraham Lincoln:

SchoolDigger ranks Abraham Lincoln 2658th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Abraham Lincoln in the ranking list.)

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Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 961st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Abraham Lincoln

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Rank History for all students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.11 3236th 4809 32.7%
2005 37.74 2848th 4822 40.9%
2006 44.84 2447th 4818 49.2%
2007 49.81 2345th 5113 54.1%
2008 50.21 2357th 5113 53.9%
2009 51.14 2416th 5193 53.5%
2010 53.55 2351st 5314 55.8%
2011 57.95 2146th 5377 60.1%
2012 54.51 2363rd 5390 56.2%
2013 56.73 2306th 5530 58.3%
2015 45.15 2730th 5611 51.3%
2016 65.21 1752nd 5614 68.8%
2017 73.43 1413th 5692 75.2%
2018 71.11 1518th 5662 73.2%
2019 65.66 1808th 5789 68.8%
2021 27.75 986th 1417 30.4%
2022 51.44 2476th 5883 57.9%
2023 55.48 2258th 5874 61.6%
2024 48.06 2658th 5862 54.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.73 585th 3246 82.0%
2019 70.68 517th 3275 84.2%
2021 28.38 507th 602 15.8%
2022 38.89 1880th 3311 43.2%
2023 70.70 480th 3250 85.2%
2024 65.04 541st 3160 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.55 338th 5084 93.4%
2019 84.82 501st 5173 90.3%
2021 45.60 559th 1110 49.6%
2022 70.47 1153rd 5264 78.1%
2023 73.25 1062nd 5374 80.2%
2024 58.46 1893rd 5511 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.99 1550th 5413 71.4%
2019 63.27 1827th 5492 66.7%
2021 30.24 847th 1267 33.1%
2022 52.20 2307th 5635 59.1%
2023 52.17 2289th 5617 59.2%
2024 47.04 2585th 5605 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.49 1466th 5431 73.0%
2019 64.74 1735th 5510 68.5%
2021 26.89 900th 1272 29.2%
2022 49.86 2456th 5663 56.6%
2023 57.97 2038th 5650 63.9%
2024 48.41 2544th 5636 54.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abraham Lincoln

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.68 386th 4830 92.0%
2019 83.28 586th 4963 88.2%
2022 71.14 1098th 5084 78.4%
2023 76.04 921st 5098 81.9%
2024 63.40 1504th 5102 70.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Open Quote The administration is unprofessional as they lack the knowledge of their students rights. I am very sad to have had a phone conference with the school's Principal Mrs. Go because the Vice-Principal had taken my son's jacket do to the fact that it was not the school's dress code. The weather was very cold that day and instead of making his well being first they made the dress code priority. They forget to realize that he is attending a public school therefore he has the right of freedom of speech which includes the freedom to wear as he believes just as long as he does not hurt anyone. DO you think he was hurting anyone? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Abraham Lincoln

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 150 33 52 790 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
1989 134 48 50 851 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
1990 130 63 43 897 3 n/a n/a 0 1136
1991 90 32 35 666 1 n/a n/a 0 824
1992 75 40 16 693 2 n/a n/a 0 826
1993 63 33 21 699 4 n/a n/a 0 820
1994 49 48 29 743 2 n/a n/a 0 871
1995 37 56 25 947 3 n/a n/a 0 1068
1996 37 56 25 947 3 n/a n/a 0 1068
1997 20 27 30 643 4 n/a n/a 0 724
1998 23 25 37 741 7 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 24 23 29 737 4 n/a n/a 0 817
2000 23 16 24 717 3 n/a n/a 0 783
2001 25 11 14 659 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2002 23 2 10 675 2 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 23 2 10 675 2 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 21 6 16 641 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2005 21 20 10 632 6 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 19 17 12 657 7 n/a n/a 0 712
2007 12 26 12 631 4 n/a n/a 1 686
2008 15 16 16 573 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 15 13 9 556 2 8 1 0 604
2010 13 27 7 509 2 5 0 0 563
2011 10 22 3 505 0 4 4 0 548
2012 5 26 3 541 0 3 3 0 581
2013 6 26 3 583 0 7 2 0 627
2014 6 28 1 584 0 7 1 0 627
2015 3 22 2 589 0 8 2 0 626
2016 3 16 3 613 0 1 0 0 636
2017 4 26 5 607 0 1 0 0 643
2018 4 27 2 614 0 1 2 0 650
2019 4 27 7 612 0 2 4 0 656
2020 5 28 6 614 1 2 5 0 661
2021 2 23 5 583 1 3 8 0 625
2022 3 33 5 575 1 5 7 1 630
2023 3 23 4 515 1 6 8 0 560

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Abraham Lincoln

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1028 38.0 27.0 n/a
1989 1084 40.0 27.1 n/a
1990 1136 42.0 27.0 n/a
1991 824 33.0 24.9 n/a
1992 826 33.5 24.6 56.8
1993 820 32.0 25.6 56.8
1994 871 29.0 30.0 56.8
1995 1068 35.0 30.5 71.2
1996 1068 35.0 30.5 71.2
1997 724 29.0 25.0 81.8
1998 833 36.0 23.1 72
1999 817 37.4 21.8 79.2
2000 783 35.0 22.4 60.8
2001 711 33.0 21.5 82.4
2002 712 32.0 22.3 85.5
2003 712 32.0 22.3 85.5
2004 688 30.0 22.9 90.1
2005 689 33.0 20.9 0
2006 712 31.0 23.0 88.6
2007 686 32.0 21.4 70.5
2008 623 34.0 18.3 87
2009 604 27.0 19.5 85.6
2010 563 26.6 21.1 92
2011 548 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 581 21.0 27.6 n/a
2013 627 19.3 32.4 19.8
2014 627 17.5 35.8 94.7
2015 626 19.0 32.9 93.5
2016 636 24.0 26.5 91.4
2017 643 27.3 23.5 91.6
2018 650 27.0 24.0 92.6
2019 656 28.0 23.4 94.2
2020 661 n/a n/a 92.1
2021 625 27.0 23.1 82.2
2022 630 28.0 22.4 87.8
2023 560 24.0 23.3 89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Abraham Lincoln

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1028 38.0 27.0 n/a
1989 1084 40.0 27.1 n/a
1990 1136 42.0 27.0 n/a
1991 824 33.0 24.9 n/a
1992 826 33.5 24.6 56.8
1993 820 32.0 25.6 56.8
1994 871 29.0 30.0 56.8
1995 1068 35.0 30.5 71.2
1996 1068 35.0 30.5 71.2
1997 724 29.0 25.0 81.8
1998 833 36.0 23.1 72
1999 817 37.4 21.8 79.2
2000 783 35.0 22.4 60.8
2001 711 33.0 21.5 82.4
2002 712 32.0 22.3 85.5
2003 712 32.0 22.3 85.5
2004 688 30.0 22.9 90.1
2005 689 33.0 20.9 0
2006 712 31.0 23.0 88.6
2007 686 32.0 21.4 70.5
2008 623 34.0 18.3 87
2009 604 27.0 19.5 85.6
2010 563 26.6 21.1 92
2011 548 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 581 21.0 27.6 n/a
2013 627 19.3 32.4 19.8
2014 627 17.5 35.8 94.7
2015 626 19.0 32.9 93.5
2016 636 24.0 26.5 91.4
2017 643 27.3 23.5 91.6
2018 650 27.0 24.0 92.6
2019 656 28.0 23.4 94.2
2020 661 n/a n/a 92.1
2021 625 27.0 23.1 82.2
2022 630 28.0 22.4 87.8
2023 560 24.0 23.3 89.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Abraham Lincoln

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201395.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.0%98.0%
201495.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%98.0%99.0%
201791.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%91.0%94.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%96.0%
202096.7%0.0%2.5%98.4%96.7%98.4%
202297.5%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Abraham Lincoln

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,138

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Abraham Lincoln

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1808th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2258th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abraham Lincoln)46.651.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)41.138.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln)65.755.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)48.738.7
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abraham Lincoln)51.746.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)44.433.1
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln)55.235.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)41.226.8
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Abraham Lincoln)62.647
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Paramount Unified)42.834.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Abraham Lincoln)52.533.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paramount Unified)27.621.9
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Abraham Lincoln)34.331.4
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Paramount Unified)18.420
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656560
 14.6%
African American2723
 14.8%
American Indian01
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic612515
 15.8%
Pacific Islander26
 200%
White43
 25%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%89.6%
 4.6%


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Abraham Lincoln ranks 2658th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Abraham Lincoln usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alondra Middle
High : Paramount High

Students at Abraham Lincoln are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Abraham Lincoln.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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