Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 341 students in grades PK-4 in Ottawa, Illinois, which is part of the Ottawa Education Service District 141. While the district is ranked 441 out of 813 in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Lincoln Elementary School faces significant academic challenges.

Lincoln Elementary School consistently performs below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.1% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.1% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with only 14.9% of all students proficient or better, compared to 21% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 830 out of 2,086 Illinois elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,448 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. The school also struggles to support its diverse student population, with female, white, and special education students performing in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools.

Interestingly, the nearby McKinley Elementary School, also part of the Ottawa Education Service District 141, significantly outperforms Lincoln Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. In 2023-2024, 61.3% of McKinley's students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to only 21.1% at Lincoln. The stark contrast in academic achievement between Lincoln Elementary and its neighboring schools within the same district suggests that Lincoln may be facing unique challenges that are not being adequately addressed. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School's high chronic absenteeism rate and the large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be contributing factors to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1110 W Main St
       Ottawa, IL  61350-2603


(815) 434-1250

District: Ottawa Education Service District 141

SchoolDigger Rank:
1448th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,350 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Intermediate School
    Shepherd Middle School
High:    Ottawa Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
23.5%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 70.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ottawa Education Service District 141. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.38. (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 Ottawa Education Service District 141.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $14,350. 1 elementary schools in the Ottawa Education Service District 141 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 1448th 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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Ottawa Education Service District 141:

SchoolDigger ranks Ottawa Education Service District 141 441st 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 56.15 1086th 2020 46.2%
2004 63.53 882nd 2030 56.6%
2005 50.89 1215th 2022 39.9%
2006 55.18 1192nd 2086 42.9%
2007 53.12 1252nd 2095 40.2%
2008 55.35 1151st 2092 45.0%
2009 55.47 1140th 2120 46.2%
2010 55.59 1153rd 2139 46.1%
2011 67.12 834th 2147 61.2%
2012 68.95 775th 2166 64.2%
2013 61.47 903rd 2167 58.3%
2014 58.83 901st 2093 57.0%
2015 36.87 1213th 2052 40.9%
2016 33.82 1326th 2046 35.2%
2017 43.31 1084th 2044 47.0%
2018 29.43 1436th 2037 29.5%
2019 57.68 830th 2086 60.2%
2021 42.40 1005th 1948 48.4%
2022 30.26 1395th 2082 33.0%
2023 38.62 1194th 2077 42.5%
2024 28.38 1448th 2067 29.9%
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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
2022 28.74 800th 1113 28.1%
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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 38.83 1095th 1765 38.0%
2019 69.35 374th 1816 79.4%
2021 36.81 940th 1514 37.9%
2022 38.40 1059th 1763 39.9%
2023 48.05 862nd 1808 52.3%
2024 38.59 1097th 1793 38.8%
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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 23.75 1517th 1964 22.8%
2019 58.31 777th 2019 61.5%
2021 37.46 987th 1680 41.3%
2022 27.05 1398th 1970 29.0%
2023 35.53 1194th 1957 39.0%
2024 28.05 1375th 1942 29.2%
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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 38.21 1158th 1972 41.3%
2019 56.00 803rd 2019 60.2%
2021 42.49 895th 1707 47.6%
2022 34.88 1199th 1977 39.4%
2023 41.86 1071st 1984 46.0%
2024 29.37 1332nd 1959 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.56 266th 955 72.1%
2022 56.68 331st 954 65.3%
2024 26.61 743rd 959 22.5%
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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 15.42 1332nd 1463 9.0%
2019 48.93 757th 1462 48.2%
2021 30.63 965th 1308 26.2%
2022 12.08 1340th 1425 6.0%
2023 17.42 1251st 1419 11.8%
2024 17.92 1219th 1392 12.4%
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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.

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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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 345 8 4 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 377
1990 366 5 7 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 398
1991 378 7 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 396 7 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 406 4 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 399 8 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 417 13 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 417 13 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 413 8 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 424 11 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 401 14 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 388 15 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 388 13 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 384 11 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 384 11 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 351 9 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 328 12 4 15 0 n/a n/a 7 366
2006 349 7 0 34 8 n/a n/a 19 417
2007 388 7 2 45 9 n/a n/a 16 467
2008 383 10 0 37 13 n/a n/a 18 461
2009 354 11 1 30 8 n/a n/a 14 418
2010 374 14 0 53 4 n/a n/a 18 463
2011 345 16 1 72 6 0 14 0 454
2012 331 10 1 71 6 0 15 0 434
2013 360 11 4 84 6 0 23 0 488
2014 371 15 3 89 10 0 25 0 513
2015 377 10 2 88 5 0 20 0 502
2016 361 9 4 93 3 0 26 0 496
2017 340 9 1 73 3 0 33 0 459
2018 353 13 1 85 1 0 36 0 489
2019 344 8 6 98 1 0 34 0 491
2020 320 10 7 93 2 0 38 0 470
2021 235 5 3 75 1 0 29 0 348
2022 250 8 2 80 1 0 24 0 365
2023 228 6 2 80 0 0 25 0 341

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 377 20.1 18.7 n/a
1990 398 22.0 18.0 n/a
1991 407 23.4 17.3 n/a
1992 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1993 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1994 438 28.3 15.5 n/a
1995 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1996 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1997 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1998 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1999 429 27.0 15.9 n/a
2000 410 27.0 15.2 n/a
2001 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
2002 416 30.0 13.9 35.6
2003 416 30.0 13.9 35.6
2004 378 22.0 17.2 36.5
2005 366 25.4 14.4 42.6
2006 417 26.4 15.8 34.9
2007 467 27.0 17.3 34.1
2008 461 24.0 19.2 35.9
2009 418 27.0 15.5 52.5
2010 463 27.0 17.1 59.8
2011 454 27.0 16.8 38.8
2012 434 29.0 14.9 53.7
2013 488 37.0 13.1 53.9
2014 513 24.0 21.3 55.4
2015 502 28.0 17.9 66.9
2016 496 27.0 18.3 63.7
2017 459 27.2 16.8 63
2018 489 26.9 18.1 64.2
2019 491 28.4 17.2 61.9
2020 470 29.5 15.9 57
2021 348 n/a n/a n/a
2022 365 30.7 11.8 59.2
2023 341 30.0 11.3 61.9

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 377 20.1 18.7 n/a
1990 398 22.0 18.0 n/a
1991 407 23.4 17.3 n/a
1992 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1993 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1994 438 28.3 15.5 n/a
1995 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1996 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1997 440 27.0 16.3 n/a
1998 451 27.0 16.7 n/a
1999 429 27.0 15.9 n/a
2000 410 27.0 15.2 n/a
2001 416 27.0 15.4 n/a
2002 416 30.0 13.9 35.6
2003 416 30.0 13.9 35.6
2004 378 22.0 17.2 36.5
2005 366 25.4 14.4 42.6
2006 417 26.4 15.8 34.9
2007 467 27.0 17.3 34.1
2008 461 24.0 19.2 35.9
2009 418 27.0 15.5 52.5
2010 463 27.0 17.1 59.8
2011 454 27.0 16.8 38.8
2012 434 29.0 14.9 53.7
2013 488 37.0 13.1 53.9
2014 513 24.0 21.3 55.4
2015 502 28.0 17.9 66.9
2016 496 27.0 18.3 63.7
2017 459 27.2 16.8 63
2018 489 26.9 18.1 64.2
2019 491 28.4 17.2 61.9
2020 470 29.5 15.9 57
2021 348 n/a n/a n/a
2022 365 30.7 11.8 59.2
2023 341 30.0 11.3 61.9

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 BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%34.1%98.3%98.7%34.1%
201698.9%98.7%98.7%98.7%33.4%98.7%98.9%33.6%
201796.8%96.4%96.4%96.4%33.0%96.4%96.8%33.0%
201898.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%34.7%98.8%98.6%34.7%
201998.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%35.0%98.8%98.0%35.0%
202198.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%19.7%
202298.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.6%23.1%
202394.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%30.8%
202494.8%94.8%94.8%94.8%95.0%94.8%94.8%32.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

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 $536 (5.3%) $9,603 (94.7%) $10,139
2020 $868 (8.3%) $9,603 (91.7%) $10,471
2021 $942 (7.3%) $11,876 (92.7%) $12,818
2022 $942 (7.3%) $11,876 (92.7%) $12,818
2023 $3,752 (21.4%) $13,812 (78.6%) $17,564
2024 $730 (5.1%) $13,619 (94.9%) $14,350

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 830th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1194th of 2077 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)41.78
 33.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa Education Service District 141)33.834.8
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)55.534
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ottawa Education Service District 141)36.744.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)37.531.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ottawa Education Service District 141)33.747.7
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)23.417.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ottawa Education Service District 141)21.820.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491341
 30.5%
African American86
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic9880
 18.4%
Pacific Islander00
White344228
 33.7%
Two or More Races3425
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%61.9%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 1448th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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