Lincoln Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Purcellville, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 95 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary's students demonstrate remarkable proficiency, with over 90% proficiency in Mathematics and English Reading across all grade levels, significantly outperforming the Loudoun County Public Schools and Virginia state averages. For example, the school's 5th-grade students achieved 94.12% proficiency in Mathematics and 94.44% proficiency in English Reading, compared to the Loudoun County averages of 81% and 80.52%, respectively. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (87.37%) with a relatively low percentage of minority students, and it serves a relatively affluent community, with only 5.26% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district, Lincoln Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, but it also has a much less diverse student population and serves a more affluent community. For instance, Frederick Douglass Elementary has a student body that is 33.33% white, 38.25% Hispanic, and 10.75% African American, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 58.83%, significantly higher than Lincoln Elementary's 5.26%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 18048 Lincoln Rd
       Purcellville, VA  20132


(540) 751-2430

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,918 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blue Ridge Middle
High:    Loudoun Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.3% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary is $31,918, which is the highest among 59 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary 16th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 85.20 57th 1062 94.6%
2006 74.10 210th 1071 80.4%
2007 82.02 95th 1083 91.2%
2008 81.82 74th 1081 93.2%
2009 90.57 3rd 1082 99.7%
2010 89.46 5th 1113 99.6%
2011 84.56 52nd 1117 95.3%
2012 87.63 23rd 1117 97.9%
2013 88.38 42nd 1120 96.3%
2014 86.69 67th 1110 94.0%
2015 65.04 383rd 1100 65.2%
2016 71.48 283rd 1096 74.2%
2017 83.51 100th 1099 90.9%
2018 81.30 137th 1097 87.5%
2019 89.29 24th 1105 97.8%
2021 94.21 16th 1103 98.5%
2022 91.90 29th 1109 97.4%
2023 62.06 447th 1114 59.9%
2024 92.60 16th 1114 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.36 792nd 1093 27.5%
2024 93.28 12th 1101 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.81 704th 984 28.5%
2024 84.78 56th 979 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Open Quote We feel so lucky to attend Lincoln. We came from a huge elementary in Purcellville that was very nice, but Lincoln has such a more intimate, welcoming environment.
The classroom sizes are small which allow for very personal instruction, creative solutions, and for each teacher to know every single student. Whether your child is a top performer or struggles (I have both), the entire staff will work to engage your child and help them grow. We moved here a couple years ago and I was nervous about what a small school PTO would be like, but was quickly put at ease. It was lovely--not one parent talked badly about another to me and they all welcomed me with genuine kindness. This family-like atmosphere amongst the staff and parents radiates down to the kids: two of mine have told me that Lincoln is "like a home away from home". In fact, when one child tried out a local charter school to meet more kids, she was ready to come back home to Lincoln within a few months. The downside of the school is its strength: class size. There is one class per grade so the children grow up together which leads to a very tight, almost sibling-like relationship amongst the children. But, that downside is worth the benefits. Hope this helps someone! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 163 163
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 161 161
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 157 157
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 162 162
1993 146 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1994 142 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 106 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 106 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 112 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1998 125 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 122 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 127 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a -4 130
2001 109 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 98 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 98 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 120 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 128
2005 128 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 153 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 159
2007 145 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 150
2008 143 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 148
2009 141 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 147
2010 101 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 108
2011 100 2 3 0 0 0 4 0 109
2012 109 5 3 3 3 0 2 0 125
2013 118 3 3 3 3 0 6 0 136
2014 120 3 3 3 0 0 6 0 135
2015 123 4 1 3 0 0 4 0 135
2016 118 4 1 7 0 0 2 0 132
2017 94 5 1 8 0 0 1 0 109
2018 87 4 1 5 0 0 3 0 100
2019 73 4 1 6 0 0 5 0 89
2020 75 2 1 5 0 0 4 0 87
2021 66 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 75
2022 71 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 79
2023 83 0 3 5 0 0 4 0 95

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 163 10.3 15.8 n/a
1990 161 11.1 14.5 n/a
1991 157 8.6 18.2 n/a
1992 162 8.8 18.4 n/a
1993 157 9.4 16.7 n/a
1994 155 8.3 n/a 18.1
1995 110 n/a 0.0 6.4
1996 110 n/a 0.0 6.4
1997 117 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 130 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 130 8.5 15.3 5.4
2000 130 n/a 0.0 6
2001 116 5.0 23.2 6.9
2002 105 1.0 105.0 3.8
2003 105 1.0 105.0 3.8
2004 128 8.0 16.0 4.7
2005 133 8.0 16.6 2.3
2006 159 9.0 17.7 2.5
2007 150 8.5 17.6 n/a
2008 148 8.3 17.8 2.1
2009 147 9.0 16.3 3.5
2010 108 8.0 13.5 4.9
2011 109 7.1 15.3 2.8
2012 125 7.6 16.3 2.4
2013 136 7.7 17.5 2.9
2014 135 8.1 16.5 4.4
2015 135 8.0 16.8 6.7
2016 132 7.0 18.8 5.3
2017 109 7.8 13.9 4.6
2018 100 8.2 12.1 7
2019 89 8.3 10.6 3.4
2020 87 7.2 12.0 3.4
2021 75 8.5 8.8 n/a
2022 79 8.2 9.5 3.8
2023 95 10.5 9.0 5.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 163 10.3 15.8 n/a
1990 161 11.1 14.5 n/a
1991 157 8.6 18.2 n/a
1992 162 8.8 18.4 n/a
1993 157 9.4 16.7 n/a
1994 155 8.3 n/a 18.1
1995 110 n/a 0.0 6.4
1996 110 n/a 0.0 6.4
1997 117 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 130 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 130 8.5 15.3 5.4
2000 130 n/a 0.0 6
2001 116 5.0 23.2 6.9
2002 105 1.0 105.0 3.8
2003 105 1.0 105.0 3.8
2004 128 8.0 16.0 4.7
2005 133 8.0 16.6 2.3
2006 159 9.0 17.7 2.5
2007 150 8.5 17.6 n/a
2008 148 8.3 17.8 2.1
2009 147 9.0 16.3 3.5
2010 108 8.0 13.5 4.9
2011 109 7.1 15.3 2.8
2012 125 7.6 16.3 2.4
2013 136 7.7 17.5 2.9
2014 135 8.1 16.5 4.4
2015 135 8.0 16.8 6.7
2016 132 7.0 18.8 5.3
2017 109 7.8 13.9 4.6
2018 100 8.2 12.1 7
2019 89 8.3 10.6 3.4
2020 87 7.2 12.0 3.4
2021 75 8.5 8.8 n/a
2022 79 8.2 9.5 3.8
2023 95 10.5 9.0 5.3

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $72 (0.4%) $20,096 (99.6%) $20,168
2020 $29 (0.1%) $28,718 (99.9%) $28,747
2021 $290 (0.9%) $31,628 (99.1%) $31,918

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 447th of 1114 Elementary schools
 38%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)100100
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lincoln Elementary)100100
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)8992.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lincoln Elementary)9585.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)10065.4
 34.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary)9057.7
 32.3%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lincoln Elementary)10061.5
 38.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8995
 6.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7383
 13.7%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.4%5.3%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blue Ridge Middle
High : Loudoun Valley High

Students at Lincoln Elementary are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Yes! Lincoln Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Lincoln Elementary.


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