Summary:
The Lincoln Education Service District 27 in Illinois consists of 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district as a whole is ranked 273 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, Central Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 319 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Central Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 16.5%, and spends the most per student at $16,692. Lincoln Junior High School also excels, ranking 310 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating for the past two school years.
The district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.5% at Central Elementary to 28.8% at Adams Elementary. Additionally, there is significant disparity in free and reduced-price lunch rates among the schools, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges that may affect student performance. The district may need to examine resource allocation and staffing to ensure equity and support for all schools.
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