Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jacksonville, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 269 students. The school is part of the Jacksonville School District 117, which is ranked 594 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a ranking between 904 and 2021 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (IAR) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with only 23.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 8.3% in Mathematics, compared to 41.2% and 28.4% statewide, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, White students, and male students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Illinois elementary schools in their respective categories. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.3% to 35.4% over the past 4 years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While the nearby schools in the same district, such as Eisenhower Elementary and South Jacksonville Elementary, generally perform better than Lincoln Elementary on academic measures, the nearby schools in other districts, such as Murrayville-Woodson Elementary and Winchester Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance, suggesting that the challenges faced by Lincoln Elementary may be more systemic within the region. Despite the school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, the academic outcomes remain poor, indicating that the issues may be more complex and require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.


Detail:

Public K-5

 320 W Independence Ave
       Jacksonville, IL  62650-1350


(217) 245-8720

District: Jacksonville School District 117

SchoolDigger Rank:
1523rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,907 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jacksonville Middle School
High:    Jacksonville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.6%
African American:
22.7%
Two or more races:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 73.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jacksonville School District 117. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Lincoln Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jacksonville School District 117.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $14,907, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jacksonville School District 117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 1523rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jacksonville School District 117:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville School District 117 594th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.94 1420th 2020 29.7%
2004 33.07 1529th 2030 24.7%
2005 39.82 1419th 2022 29.8%
2006 41.57 1477th 2086 29.2%
2007 35.85 1580th 2095 24.6%
2008 42.33 1412th 2092 32.5%
2009 33.62 1586th 2120 25.2%
2010 29.80 1652nd 2139 22.8%
2011 38.52 1507th 2147 29.8%
2012 18.65 1885th 2166 13.0%
2013 11.29 1998th 2167 7.8%
2014 6.80 2021st 2093 3.4%
2015 19.74 1715th 2052 16.4%
2016 26.36 1523rd 2046 25.6%
2017 21.20 1647th 2044 19.4%
2018 20.05 1644th 2037 19.3%
2019 25.91 1552nd 2086 25.6%
2021 47.40 904th 1948 53.6%
2022 27.00 1462nd 2082 29.8%
2023 15.34 1854th 2077 10.7%
2024 25.61 1523rd 2067 26.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.38 72nd 89 19.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.49 719th 1194 39.8%
2024 24.78 949th 1195 20.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 1478th 1765 16.3%
2019 40.61 1088th 1816 40.1%
2021 75.41 176th 1514 88.4%
2022 39.67 1027th 1763 41.7%
2023 23.88 1516th 1808 16.2%
2024 37.43 1133rd 1793 36.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.00 1562nd 1964 20.5%
2019 30.92 1385th 2019 31.4%
2021 56.95 631st 1680 62.4%
2022 35.76 1183rd 1970 39.9%
2023 21.67 1542nd 1957 21.2%
2024 30.45 1314th 1942 32.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.89 585th 886 34.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.05 1597th 1972 19.0%
2019 23.44 1581st 2019 21.7%
2021 30.08 1143rd 1707 33.0%
2022 19.98 1598th 1977 19.2%
2023 11.75 1903rd 1984 4.1%
2024 20.79 1562nd 1959 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.30 639th 698 8.5%
2019 29.87 531st 711 25.3%
2021 31.20 313th 428 26.9%
2022 19.48 682nd 684 0.3%
2023 17.99 688th 692 0.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.54 1271st 1463 13.1%
2019 18.52 1277th 1462 12.7%
2021 54.56 554th 1308 57.6%
2022 23.38 1176th 1425 17.5%
2023 9.56 1361st 1419 4.1%
2024 9.96 1334th 1392 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 176 60 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 237
1990 185 48 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 233
1991 178 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 197 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 181 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 162 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 127 83 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 127 83 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 122 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 122 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 128 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 128 55 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 128 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 120 71 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 120 71 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 135 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 133 79 0 2 1 n/a n/a 23 238
2006 144 80 0 0 2 n/a n/a 9 235
2007 137 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 27 236
2008 163 70 0 2 0 n/a n/a 22 257
2009 195 80 0 2 0 n/a n/a 36 313
2010 183 71 0 4 1 n/a n/a 41 300
2011 184 73 0 11 0 1 34 0 303
2012 133 45 0 6 0 0 28 0 212
2013 146 56 0 10 0 0 31 0 243
2014 187 66 2 13 0 1 42 0 311
2015 165 73 2 16 0 1 45 0 302
2016 175 71 2 13 1 0 42 0 304
2017 146 82 2 21 1 1 39 0 292
2018 143 89 3 13 0 0 40 0 288
2019 125 79 0 9 0 0 30 0 243
2020 123 81 0 7 0 0 26 0 237
2021 121 72 0 6 0 0 29 0 228
2022 119 71 0 8 3 0 37 0 238
2023 136 61 0 14 2 0 56 0 269

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 12.0 19.7 n/a
1990 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1991 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1992 263 14.9 17.6 n/a
1993 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
1994 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
1995 212 16.0 13.3 n/a
1996 212 16.0 13.3 n/a
1997 196 16.0 12.3 n/a
1998 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
1999 189 14.0 13.5 n/a
2000 183 17.0 10.8 n/a
2001 187 15.0 12.5 n/a
2002 194 13.0 14.9 80.4
2003 194 13.0 14.9 80.4
2004 206 14.0 14.7 86.4
2005 238 19.0 12.5 100.9
2006 235 17.0 13.8 93.4
2007 236 17.0 13.9 100
2008 257 18.0 14.3 98.7
2009 313 21.0 14.9 94.2
2010 300 23.0 13.0 107.3
2011 303 19.8 15.2 94.4
2012 212 18.0 11.7 98.6
2013 243 29.0 8.3 98.8
2014 311 22.0 14.1 99
2015 302 17.0 17.7 99
2016 304 18.0 16.8 98.4
2017 292 20.0 14.6 89
2018 288 21.0 13.7 87.5
2019 243 19.5 12.4 86
2020 237 17.0 13.9 85.2
2021 228 n/a n/a n/a
2022 238 20.6 11.5 87.4
2023 269 18.6 14.4 86.2

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 12.0 19.7 n/a
1990 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1991 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1992 263 14.9 17.6 n/a
1993 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
1994 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
1995 212 16.0 13.3 n/a
1996 212 16.0 13.3 n/a
1997 196 16.0 12.3 n/a
1998 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
1999 189 14.0 13.5 n/a
2000 183 17.0 10.8 n/a
2001 187 15.0 12.5 n/a
2002 194 13.0 14.9 80.4
2003 194 13.0 14.9 80.4
2004 206 14.0 14.7 86.4
2005 238 19.0 12.5 100.9
2006 235 17.0 13.8 93.4
2007 236 17.0 13.9 100
2008 257 18.0 14.3 98.7
2009 313 21.0 14.9 94.2
2010 300 23.0 13.0 107.3
2011 303 19.8 15.2 94.4
2012 212 18.0 11.7 98.6
2013 243 29.0 8.3 98.8
2014 311 22.0 14.1 99
2015 302 17.0 17.7 99
2016 304 18.0 16.8 98.4
2017 292 20.0 14.6 89
2018 288 21.0 13.7 87.5
2019 243 19.5 12.4 86
2020 237 17.0 13.9 85.2
2021 228 n/a n/a n/a
2022 238 20.6 11.5 87.4
2023 269 18.6 14.4 86.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Lincoln Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201698.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%7.1%98.7%91.6%6.4%
201796.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%12.8%96.6%96.6%11.5%
201896.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%11.8%96.9%96.9%7.6%
201996.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%
202197.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%99.6%97.8%97.8%
202297.0%95.8%95.8%95.8%97.0%95.8%97.5%
202397.4%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.4%97.0%97.4%
202497.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,168 (11.0%) $9,497 (89.0%) $10,666
2020 $1,648 (15.2%) $9,181 (84.8%) $10,829
2021 $2,289 (19.5%) $9,438 (80.5%) $11,727
2022 $2,289 (19.5%) $9,438 (80.5%) $11,727
2023 $1,839 (13.8%) $11,512 (86.2%) $13,351
2024 $2,014 (13.5%) $12,893 (86.5%) $14,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1552nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1854th of 2077 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)15.813.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville School District 117)27.718.4
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)23.713.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville School District 117)36.128.6
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)24.410.3
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville School District 117)34.622
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)17.70
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville School District 117)24.721.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)19.612.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jacksonville School District 117)26.723.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)13.70
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville School District 117)18.324.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School)47.120.6
 26.5%
   5th Grade Science (Jacksonville School District 117)54.152.4
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243269
 10.7%
African American7961
 22.8%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic914
 55.6%
Pacific Islander00
White125136
 8.8%
Two or More Races3056
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%86.2%
 0.2%


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Lincoln Elementary School ranks 1523rd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jacksonville Middle School
High : Jacksonville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 51% White, 23% African American, 21% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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