Summary:
Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 616 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 281 out of 381 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of Lincoln Elementary School's key strengths is its consistent academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state in ILEARN test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 50.99% of Lincoln students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 50.83% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the district's 28.81% and 25.36%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also improved, rising from 751 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 382 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. This suggests that Lincoln Elementary is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, despite the challenges faced by the district and the state.
Lincoln Elementary School also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.79% White, 24.35% African American, 25% Hispanic, 6.49% Asian, and 10.71% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Saint Joseph Central School and Washington Center Elementary School, which have a higher percentage of White students. However, Lincoln Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 71.43% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. This presents additional challenges in terms of educational equity and access to resources. Additionally, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8%, which is higher than nearby schools like Glenwood Park Elementary School (11.4%) and Saint Joseph Central School (11.8%), suggesting a need to address attendance issues.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Fort Wayne Community Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,088
Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 611
Racial breakdown:
White:
34.2%
African American:
24.4%
Hispanic:
23.4%
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Two or more races:
10.0%
Asian:
7.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.6%
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