Summary:
The city of Lincoln, Illinois is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide a range of educational opportunities within the community.
Among the standout schools in Lincoln are Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools, and Central Elementary School, which ranks in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools. Both schools have strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates. The only high school in the area, Lincoln Community High School, has a strong graduation rate of 91.3% and relatively high test scores compared to the state average, though its performance has fluctuated in recent years.
Overall, the schools in Lincoln demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some schools, such as Chester-East Lincoln Elementary and Central Elementary, excelling, while others, like Northwest Elementary and Adams Elementary, face higher chronic absenteeism rates. The data also reveals significant variation in per-student spending across the district, from $10,199 at Chester-East Lincoln Elementary to $16,692 at Central Elementary. These insights suggest that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be influencing student outcomes in the Lincoln school system.
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