Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in River Forest, Illinois, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school is part of the River Forest School District 90, which is ranked 25th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Illinois, ranking within the top 100 schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 20th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with 81.6% of all students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 73.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's performance is also exceptional across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students with special education needs.

When compared to nearby schools, Willard Elementary School, another school in the River Forest School District 90, has lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. In contrast, schools in the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district, such as Washington Dual Language Academy, Garfield Elementary School, and Emerson Elementary School, have significantly lower proficiency rates, with many schools performing well below the state averages. This level of sustained excellence at Lincoln Elementary School is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and its focus on equity and inclusion in supporting the academic growth of diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public K-4

 511 Park Ave
       River Forest, IL  60305-1712


(708) 366-7340

District: River Forest School District 90

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,038 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roosevelt School
High:    Oak Park & River Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.7%
Two or more races:
12.0%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.5% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.46. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $20,038.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 20th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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River Forest School District 90:

SchoolDigger ranks River Forest School District 90 25th 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 89.29 47th 2020 97.7%
2004 88.87 59th 2030 97.1%
2005 87.03 71st 2022 96.5%
2006 86.63 57th 2086 97.3%
2007 85.30 82nd 2095 96.1%
2008 85.96 109th 2092 94.8%
2009 87.15 77th 2120 96.4%
2010 87.99 44th 2139 97.9%
2011 87.58 51st 2147 97.6%
2012 87.50 55th 2166 97.5%
2013 94.14 24th 2167 98.9%
2014 94.96 16th 2093 99.2%
2015 97.76 40th 2052 98.1%
2016 97.71 26th 2046 98.7%
2017 98.43 14th 2044 99.3%
2018 96.57 47th 2037 97.7%
2019 93.70 99th 2086 95.3%
2021 97.41 43rd 1948 97.8%
2022 96.64 54th 2082 97.4%
2023 96.41 56th 2077 97.3%
2024 98.46 20th 2067 99.0%
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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 73.70 176th 1194 85.3%
2021 88.72 37th 640 94.2%
2024 96.86 28th 1195 97.7%
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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 96.45 38th 1964 98.1%
2019 90.81 131st 2019 93.5%
2021 94.78 55th 1680 96.7%
2022 96.97 37th 1970 98.1%
2023 98.15 18th 1957 99.1%
2024 97.72 28th 1942 98.6%
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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 95.46 55th 1972 97.2%
2019 94.32 65th 2019 96.8%
2021 97.18 31st 1707 98.2%
2022 94.76 76th 1977 96.2%
2023 92.13 120th 1984 94.0%
2024 98.36 20th 1959 99.0%
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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
2018 97.06 12th 938 98.7%
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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 92.16 49th 1463 96.7%
2019 87.11 107th 1462 92.7%
2021 93.81 37th 1308 97.2%
2022 90.81 66th 1425 95.4%
2023 90.18 79th 1419 94.4%
2024 95.69 20th 1392 98.6%
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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
1988 274 7 12 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 296
1989 277 7 14 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 304
1990 289 8 10 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 310
1991 306 9 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 350 14 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 340 12 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 369 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 340 13 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 340 13 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 302 14 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 297 12 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 335 15 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 340 17 14 26 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 353 20 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 332 24 18 25 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 332 24 18 25 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 306 23 22 26 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 310 16 12 14 1 n/a n/a 17 370
2006 287 18 15 21 0 n/a n/a 25 366
2007 296 18 15 17 0 n/a n/a 24 370
2008 282 10 14 19 0 n/a n/a 29 354
2009 315 13 14 16 0 n/a n/a 24 382
2010 316 16 17 17 0 n/a n/a 31 397
2011 299 20 14 29 0 0 26 0 388
2012 295 26 14 29 1 0 22 0 387
2013 297 29 15 27 1 0 21 0 390
2014 300 29 20 27 1 0 23 0 400
2015 286 18 22 28 1 0 28 0 383
2016 280 20 16 32 1 0 40 0 389
2017 288 25 18 37 0 1 33 0 402
2018 291 23 22 39 1 1 25 0 402
2019 288 20 30 47 0 1 25 0 411
2020 267 15 28 43 1 1 36 0 391
2021 243 13 20 38 1 0 46 0 361
2022 235 13 22 38 1 0 49 0 358
2023 237 13 19 38 1 0 42 0 350

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
1988 296 19.8 14.9 n/a
1989 304 21.0 14.4 n/a
1990 310 21.7 14.2 n/a
1991 326 21.5 15.1 n/a
1992 376 18.7 20.1 n/a
1993 360 17.0 21.2 n/a
1994 393 16.8 23.4 n/a
1995 378 16.7 22.6 n/a
1996 378 16.7 22.6 n/a
1997 345 21.1 16.4 n/a
1998 335 21.9 15.3 n/a
1999 384 24.1 15.9 n/a
2000 399 25.2 15.8 n/a
2001 410 24.8 16.5 n/a
2002 399 24.3 16.4 0
2003 399 24.3 16.4 0
2004 377 24.1 15.6 0
2005 370 23.8 15.5 0
2006 366 23.8 15.4 0
2007 370 27.0 13.7 0
2008 354 22.0 16.1 0
2009 382 26.7 14.3 0
2010 397 26.3 15.1 0
2011 388 26.7 14.5 0
2012 387 28.0 13.8 4.9
2013 390 36.2 10.7 5.6
2014 400 26.2 15.2 5.3
2015 383 27.0 14.1 3.7
2016 389 28.0 13.8 4.1
2017 402 28.1 14.3 4.7
2018 402 27.0 14.8 4.2
2019 411 26.6 15.4 3.6
2020 391 26.6 14.6 3.3
2021 361 n/a n/a n/a
2022 358 26.5 13.5 2.5
2023 350 26.5 13.2 n/a

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
1988 296 19.8 14.9 n/a
1989 304 21.0 14.4 n/a
1990 310 21.7 14.2 n/a
1991 326 21.5 15.1 n/a
1992 376 18.7 20.1 n/a
1993 360 17.0 21.2 n/a
1994 393 16.8 23.4 n/a
1995 378 16.7 22.6 n/a
1996 378 16.7 22.6 n/a
1997 345 21.1 16.4 n/a
1998 335 21.9 15.3 n/a
1999 384 24.1 15.9 n/a
2000 399 25.2 15.8 n/a
2001 410 24.8 16.5 n/a
2002 399 24.3 16.4 0
2003 399 24.3 16.4 0
2004 377 24.1 15.6 0
2005 370 23.8 15.5 0
2006 366 23.8 15.4 0
2007 370 27.0 13.7 0
2008 354 22.0 16.1 0
2009 382 26.7 14.3 0
2010 397 26.3 15.1 0
2011 388 26.7 14.5 0
2012 387 28.0 13.8 4.9
2013 390 36.2 10.7 5.6
2014 400 26.2 15.2 5.3
2015 383 27.0 14.1 3.7
2016 389 28.0 13.8 4.1
2017 402 28.1 14.3 4.7
2018 402 27.0 14.8 4.2
2019 411 26.6 15.4 3.6
2020 391 26.6 14.6 3.3
2021 361 n/a n/a n/a
2022 358 26.5 13.5 2.5
2023 350 26.5 13.2 n/a

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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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.9%99.0%
201697.7%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.2%98.2%
201796.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.0%96.7%
201897.3%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.0%
201996.6%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.1%96.4%
202197.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%96.9%97.5%97.7%
202298.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.9%98.0%100.0%
202398.6%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.3%98.6%98.8%
202498.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.1%98.3%98.6%

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 $368 (2.4%) $15,126 (97.6%) $15,494
2020 $395 (2.1%) $18,390 (97.9%) $18,785
2021 $748 (3.7%) $19,388 (96.3%) $20,137
2022 $748 (3.7%) $19,388 (96.3%) $20,137
2023 $815 (3.8%) $20,610 (96.2%) $21,425
2024 $541 (2.7%) $19,497 (97.3%) $20,038

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 99th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 2077 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)72.772.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Forest School District 90)71.165.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)64.859.7
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (River Forest School District 90)65.359
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)72.680
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (River Forest School District 90)73.780.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)6163.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (River Forest School District 90)62.668.8
 6.2%
   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 Students411350
 14.8%
African American2013
 35%
American Indian01
Asian3019
 36.7%
Hispanic4738
 19.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White288237
 17.7%
Two or More Races2542
 68%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

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

Middle : Roosevelt School
High : Oak Park & River Forest High School

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 68% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Yes! Lincoln Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools.


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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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