Lincoln Avenue Academy

Summary:

Lincoln Avenue Academy is a public elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 526 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the Polk District and the state of Florida in academic assessments.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Lincoln Avenue Academy demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with 93% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to just 49% in the Polk District and 55% statewide. The school has been ranked among the top 54 out of 2,256 elementary schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Lincoln Avenue Academy has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 12.7%, significantly lower than nearby schools like North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice and Rosabelle W. Blake Academy.

What sets Lincoln Avenue Academy apart is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.78% White, 26.05% African American, 19.58% Hispanic, 5.51% Asian, and 5.89% two or more races. Despite this diversity, the school maintains a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 23.57%, indicating a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student body make it a standout institution in the Lakeland area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1330 Lincoln Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805

(863) 499-2955

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,095

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.3%

African American:

27.2%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Avenue Academy ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.87. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Lincoln Avenue Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.3%), African American (27.2%), Hispanic (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue Academy is 14.5, which is the 18^th best among 85 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Avenue Academy employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Avenue Academy is $10,095. 47 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Avenue Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Avenue Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.74	42^nd	1688	97.5%
2007	93.73	40^th	1786	97.8%
2008	96.32	9^th	1789	99.5%
2009	95.33	14^th	1847	99.2%
2010	96.31	9^th	1919	99.5%
2011	95.59	10^th	1985	99.5%
2012	97.81	12^th	1984	99.4%
2013	98.17	6^th	2029	99.7%
2014	98.29	6^th	2064	99.7%
2016	98.22	8^th	2087	99.6%
2017	97.74	11^th	2112	99.5%
2018	96.30	21^st	2118	99.0%
2019	96.97	11^th	2182	99.5%
2021	93.91	82^nd	2247	96.4%
2022	95.12	47^th	2219	97.9%
2023	94.40	54^th	2240	97.6%
2024	94.87	54^th	2256	97.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Avenue Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	207	308	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
1989	152	366	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
1990	163	332	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1991	181	345	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1992	152	336	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1993	264	176	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1994	304	166	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1995	296	170	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1996	296	170	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1997	302	169	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1998	300	170	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
1999	306	156	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2000	293	168	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2001	285	172	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2002	314	157	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2003	314	157	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	498
2004	305	158	18	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2005	307	147	19	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2006	326	161	20	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	522
2007	287	150	26	19	0	n/a	n/a	36	518
2008	302	151	24	23	1	n/a	n/a	32	533
2009	313	136	30	21	3	n/a	n/a	33	536
2010	309	124	33	32	3	n/a	n/a	35	536
2011	298	104	49	52	2	0	26	0	531
2012	301	99	56	53	0	0	23	0	532
2013	320	107	64	60	0	0	17	0	568
2014	322	108	75	56	0	0	9	0	570
2015	317	126	77	54	0	0	10	0	584
2016	312	133	66	65	0	0	12	0	588
2017	317	125	64	62	0	0	16	0	584
2018	290	142	45	65	0	0	27	0	569
2019	267	132	39	65	0	0	25	0	528
2020	265	133	35	86	0	0	29	0	548
2021	257	143	36	99	0	0	31	0	566
2022	235	130	33	93	0	0	28	0	519
2023	225	137	29	103	0	1	31	0	526
2024	221	142	29	102	1	1	26	0	522

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Lincoln Avenue Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	528	30.0	17.6	62.1
1989	531	30.0	17.7	68.4
1990	508	27.0	18.8	15.7
1991	541	33.0	16.3	71.2
1992	499	32.0	15.5	64.5
1993	450	27.0	16.7	27.1
1994	483	30.0	16.1	23.6
1995	481	27.0	17.8	18.7
1996	481	27.0	17.8	18.7
1997	479	28.0	17.1	21.7
1998	483	29.0	16.7	20.5
1999	474	29.0	16.3	30.4
2000	480	28.0	17.1	29.2
2001	480	27.0	17.8	29.2
2002	498	29.0	17.2	24.5
2003	498	29.0	17.2	24.5
2004	497	31.0	16.0	23.9
2005	492	36.0	13.7	23.8
2006	522	39.0	13.4	22.6
2007	518	41.0	12.6	24.5
2008	533	40.0	13.3	21.4
2009	536	45.2	13.9	23.1
2010	536	37.0	14.4	24.2
2011	531	38.0	13.9	20.5
2012	532	37.0	14.3	24.1
2013	568	40.0	14.2	20.8
2014	570	40.0	14.2	20.9
2015	584	39.0	14.9	24.7
2016	588	36.0	16.3	26.7
2017	584	38.0	15.3	24.7
2018	569	38.0	14.9	27.1
2019	528	34.0	15.5	20.5
2020	548	35.0	15.6	19.9
2021	566	35.0	16.1	20.8
2022	519	36.0	14.4	23.9
2023	526	34.0	15.4	23.6
2024	522	36.0	14.5	36.8

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 Lincoln Avenue Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	528	30.0	17.6	62.1
1989	531	30.0	17.7	68.4
1990	508	27.0	18.8	15.7
1991	541	33.0	16.3	71.2
1992	499	32.0	15.5	64.5
1993	450	27.0	16.7	27.1
1994	483	30.0	16.1	23.6
1995	481	27.0	17.8	18.7
1996	481	27.0	17.8	18.7
1997	479	28.0	17.1	21.7
1998	483	29.0	16.7	20.5
1999	474	29.0	16.3	30.4
2000	480	28.0	17.1	29.2
2001	480	27.0	17.8	29.2
2002	498	29.0	17.2	24.5
2003	498	29.0	17.2	24.5
2004	497	31.0	16.0	23.9
2005	492	36.0	13.7	23.8
2006	522	39.0	13.4	22.6
2007	518	41.0	12.6	24.5
2008	533	40.0	13.3	21.4
2009	536	45.2	13.9	23.1
2010	536	37.0	14.4	24.2
2011	531	38.0	13.9	20.5
2012	532	37.0	14.3	24.1
2013	568	40.0	14.2	20.8
2014	570	40.0	14.2	20.9
2015	584	39.0	14.9	24.7
2016	588	36.0	16.3	26.7
2017	584	38.0	15.3	24.7
2018	569	38.0	14.9	27.1
2019	528	34.0	15.5	20.5
2020	548	35.0	15.6	19.9
2021	566	35.0	16.1	20.8
2022	519	36.0	14.4	23.9
2023	526	34.0	15.4	23.6
2024	522	36.0	14.5	36.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Avenue Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$431 (5.6%)	$7,235 (94.4%)	$7,666
2019	$446 (5.3%)	$7,914 (94.7%)	$8,360
2020	$354 (3.7%)	$9,173 (96.3%)	$9,527
2021	$543 (6.5%)	$7,816 (93.5%)	$8,358
2022	$1,960 (18.9%)	$8,402 (81.1%)	$10,362
2023	$1,094 (10.8%)	$9,001 (89.2%)	$10,095

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Avenue Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 54^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	91	89	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	93	84	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	91	88	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	93	89	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	87	82	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	94	77	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Avenue Academy)	95	82	13%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	526	0.4%
African American	132	137	3.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	39	29	25.6%
Hispanic	65	103	58.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	267	225	15.7%
Two or More Races	25	31	24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.5%	23.6%	3.1%

Schools Near Lincoln Avenue Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	522	36	14.5	36.8%	221 (42.3%)	142 (27.2%)	102 (19.5%)	29 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.0%)	94.9	54^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.4	54^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.0	78.0	76.0				95.0	90.0	79.0				82.0					$10,095	$1,094	$9,001
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	803	57	14.0	58.7%	275 (34.2%)	282 (35.1%)	198 (24.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.2%)	50.4	1083^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.0%		45.3	1204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	121	57.0	56.0	45.0	71.0	70.0	71.0	58.0	60.0	45.0	61.0	61.0	65.0	35.0	51.0	100.0	94.0	90.0	$11,296	$1,484	$9,813
Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	PK	716 Bella Vista St E	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 683-6504	157	21	7.4	57.3%	53 (33.8%)	34 (21.7%)	63 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	36	16.9	37.9%	361 (59.2%)	73 (12.0%)	135 (22.1%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	91.4	129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.7	121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	8	83.0	67.0	75.0	83.0			85.0	86.0	88.0	85.0			80.0					$10,790	$1,874	$8,916
Lakeland Montessori School House	Public, Charter	K-6	1124 Lake Parker Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 413-0003	108	9	12.0	7.4%	72 (66.7%)	2 (1.9%)	30 (27.8%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	82.9	342^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		94.2	58^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.4%	284	81.0	85.0		83.0			63.0	69.0		83.0								$11,131	$1,420	$9,712
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	637	44	14.4	79.1%	144 (22.6%)	192 (30.1%)	278 (43.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.8%)	13.2	2081^st of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		12.8	2087^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.8%	6	34.0	32.0	30.0				36.0	40.0	30.0				28.0					$11,099	$1,987	$9,111
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	603	36	16.7	73.8%	159 (26.4%)	250 (41.5%)	163 (27.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	19.3	1927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.6%		25.3	1738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%	189	32.0	38.0	40.0	33.0	38.0	48.0	27.0	62.0	38.0	17.0	23.0	35.0	35.0	39.0	37.0	55.0	75.0	$9,800	$1,430	$8,370
Magnolia Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	815 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 797-4991	178	15	11.8	6.2%	113 (63.5%)	10 (5.6%)	41 (23.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.6%)	89.7	188^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.7%		85.9	270^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.9%	82	63.0	75.0	88.0	100.0	62.0	85.0	74.0	88.0	82.0	87.0	85.0		82.0	62.0			79.0	$10,843	$368	$10,475
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	633	33	19.1	79.9%	199 (31.4%)	176 (27.8%)	217 (34.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.5%)	9.1	2171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	3.8%		8	2174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	3	30.0	25.0	32.0				28.0	27.0	31.0				32.0					$11,314	$2,371	$8,944
Jesse Keen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Plateau Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2880	614	40	15.3	82.9%	87 (14.2%)	73 (11.9%)	448 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	14.8	2040^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.6%		6.1	2192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	152	28.0	26.0	33.0				33.0	34.0	44.0				48.0					$10,511	$2,348	$8,162

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Avenue Academy

Is Lincoln Avenue Academy a good school?

Yes! Lincoln Avenue Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 54^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Lincoln Avenue Academy in?

Polk

How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Lincoln Avenue Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Avenue Academy?

Students at Lincoln Avenue Academy are 42% White, 27% African American, 20% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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