Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving 319 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bethlehem Area School District, which is ranked 451 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,522, Lincoln Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,083 and 1,330 out of 1,500+ schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 24.2% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 26.6% in the Bethlehem Area School District. This low performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the Bethlehem Area School District, such as Calypso Elementary and Miller Heights Elementary, generally outperform Lincoln Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that the challenges faced by Lincoln Elementary may be unique and require targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1260 Gresham St
       Bethlehem, PA  18017-6199


(610) 866-8727

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,522 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle School
High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
White:
22.0%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lincoln Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), White (22%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $18,522, which is the 7th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 1225th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 451st of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.04 785th 1302 39.7%
2004 31.68 994th 1308 24.0%
2005 7.88 1206th 1299 7.2%
2006 31.27 1253rd 1545 18.9%
2007 29.75 1273rd 1555 18.1%
2008 31.54 1251st 1551 19.3%
2009 21.57 1342nd 1549 13.4%
2010 22.74 1356th 1579 14.1%
2011 21.71 1386th 1597 13.2%
2012 15.89 1397th 1599 12.6%
2013 15.38 1310th 1519 13.8%
2014 14.65 1270th 1467 13.4%
2015 29.72 1109th 1474 24.8%
2016 27.07 1201st 1554 22.7%
2017 27.68 1185th 1547 23.4%
2018 17.85 1265th 1530 17.3%
2019 12.53 1330th 1544 13.9%
2021 76.38 324th 1433 77.4%
2022 33.99 1083rd 1534 29.4%
2023 16.52 1256th 1534 18.1%
2024 19.65 1225th 1526 19.7%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.47 1199th 1414 15.2%
2024 17.53 1222nd 1432 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.21 1188th 1488 20.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.46 873rd 1043 16.3%
2024 13.55 1015th 1084 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.77 1203rd 1495 19.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.13 313th 432 27.5%
2024 31.37 328th 454 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.52 1098th 1236 11.2%
2024 28.16 973rd 1229 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept 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 202 31 9 97 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1989 208 22 7 89 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 205 23 8 80 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 194 20 8 69 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 174 24 15 87 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 173 22 8 76 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 176 23 7 116 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 165 17 6 122 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 165 17 6 122 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 167 18 6 161 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 164 25 6 162 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 156 17 5 158 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 156 15 2 194 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 155 20 1 171 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 161 33 4 184 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 161 33 4 184 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 148 25 6 206 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 130 26 5 211 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 137 22 8 233 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 134 24 5 226 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 143 29 4 212 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2009 140 32 3 228 0 n/a n/a 6 409
2010 154 24 2 217 0 n/a n/a 23 420
2011 150 39 4 214 0 0 0 0 407
2012 139 39 3 214 0 0 1 0 396
2013 151 39 5 223 0 0 3 0 421
2014 124 40 1 209 0 0 4 0 378
2015 101 45 1 208 1 0 4 0 360
2016 91 32 2 203 0 0 2 0 330
2017 80 42 2 201 0 0 3 0 328
2018 70 41 6 218 0 0 4 0 339
2019 73 39 7 219 0 0 3 0 341
2020 79 34 7 236 0 0 2 0 358
2021 77 28 7 217 1 0 1 0 331
2022 74 32 5 199 1 0 1 0 312
2023 78 31 2 206 1 0 1 0 319
2024 69 38 4 200 1 0 1 0 313

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 339 19.1 17.7 n/a
1989 326 19.5 16.7 n/a
1990 316 19.0 16.6 0
1991 291 17.8 16.3 n/a
1992 300 19.2 15.6 n/a
1993 279 15.5 18.0 n/a
1994 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1995 310 18.2 17.0 n/a
1996 310 18.2 17.0 n/a
1997 352 22.0 16.0 n/a
1998 358 24.0 14.9 n/a
1999 336 24.9 13.5 n/a
2000 367 27.0 13.6 48.2
2001 347 26.3 13.2 56.8
2002 382 36.0 10.6 55.8
2003 382 36.0 10.6 55.8
2004 385 29.6 13.0 51.7
2005 372 27.0 13.8 57.3
2006 400 25.9 15.4 62.5
2007 390 26.3 14.8 63.6
2008 388 30.5 12.7 63.4
2009 409 28.7 14.2 66.7
2010 420 30.7 13.6 1.8
2011 407 29.0 14.0 67.3
2012 396 25.8 15.3 69.4
2013 421 27.9 15.0 0
2014 378 27.7 13.6 73.5
2015 360 28.0 12.8 76.4
2016 330 28.0 11.7 80.3
2017 328 28.4 11.5 79
2018 339 27.4 12.3 77.3
2019 341 27.4 12.4 80.6
2020 358 27.9 12.8 76.8
2021 331 28.0 11.8 73.4
2022 312 27.6 11.3 69.6
2023 319 26.7 11.9 76.8
2024 313 26.0 12.0 75.4

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 339 19.1 17.7 n/a
1989 326 19.5 16.7 n/a
1990 316 19.0 16.6 0
1991 291 17.8 16.3 n/a
1992 300 19.2 15.6 n/a
1993 279 15.5 18.0 n/a
1994 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1995 310 18.2 17.0 n/a
1996 310 18.2 17.0 n/a
1997 352 22.0 16.0 n/a
1998 358 24.0 14.9 n/a
1999 336 24.9 13.5 n/a
2000 367 27.0 13.6 48.2
2001 347 26.3 13.2 56.8
2002 382 36.0 10.6 55.8
2003 382 36.0 10.6 55.8
2004 385 29.6 13.0 51.7
2005 372 27.0 13.8 57.3
2006 400 25.9 15.4 62.5
2007 390 26.3 14.8 63.6
2008 388 30.5 12.7 63.4
2009 409 28.7 14.2 66.7
2010 420 30.7 13.6 1.8
2011 407 29.0 14.0 67.3
2012 396 25.8 15.3 69.4
2013 421 27.9 15.0 0
2014 378 27.7 13.6 73.5
2015 360 28.0 12.8 76.4
2016 330 28.0 11.7 80.3
2017 328 28.4 11.5 79
2018 339 27.4 12.3 77.3
2019 341 27.4 12.4 80.6
2020 358 27.9 12.8 76.8
2021 331 28.0 11.8 73.4
2022 312 27.6 11.3 69.6
2023 319 26.7 11.9 76.8
2024 313 26.0 12.0 75.4

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.
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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 $1,155 (7.7%) $13,865 (92.3%) $15,020
2020 $1,120 (7.4%) $13,993 (92.6%) $15,113
2021 $1,896 (12.5%) $13,308 (87.5%) $15,204
2022 $2,161 (11.7%) $16,360 (88.3%) $18,522

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 1330th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1256th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)16.316
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)30.932
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)6.19.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School)53.150
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)28.623.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)27.128.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)44.139.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Lincoln Elementary School)17.218.5
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lincoln Elementary School)53.150
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)3532.2
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341319
 6.5%
African American3931
 20.5%
American Indian01
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic219206
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White7378
 6.8%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%76.8%
 3.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 22% White, 12% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Liberty High School

Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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