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Lincoln Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 320 students. The school is part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 10-20 elementary schools in Wisconsin over the past several years, with a current ranking of 113 out of 1,061 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science compared to the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of 5th-grade students at Lincoln Elementary were proficient or better in ELA and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, except for low socioeconomic status students, and has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates.

When compared to other schools in the Wauwatosa School District, Lincoln Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The school's performance is also significantly higher than schools in the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and resources within the broader region, which is an important consideration for policymakers and education stakeholders.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-2296

(414) 773-1300

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,946 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.45. (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 Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.8% 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 is 15. 7 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary is $13,946, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary 113th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.65 147th 633 76.8%
2005 76.15 122nd 632 80.7%
2008 78.66 114th 1021 88.8%
2009 82.87 46th 1030 95.5%
2010 81.53 73rd 1045 93.0%
2011 81.29 73rd 1046 93.0%
2012 83.68 32nd 1045 96.9%
2013 92.33 9th 1053 99.1%
2014 92.44 5th 1061 99.5%
2015 86.02 56th 1076 94.8%
2016 94.48 11th 1075 99.0%
2017 95.24 8th 1071 99.3%
2018 95.21 8th 1025 99.2%
2019 92.68 21st 1037 98.0%
2021 94.69 16th 1050 98.5%
2022 95.12 10th 1067 99.1%
2023 96.25 6th 1067 99.4%
2024 83.45 113th 1061 89.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.06 15th 721 97.9%
2019 82.63 62nd 742 91.6%
2021 91.80 21st 746 97.2%
2022 97.45 7th 748 99.1%
2023 92.68 17th 770 97.8%
2024 77.74 111th 790 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.82 25th 874 97.1%
2024 34.97 623rd 866 28.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.93 7th 997 99.3%
2019 94.64 7th 1002 99.3%
2021 96.53 5th 1004 99.5%
2022 90.65 33rd 1017 96.8%
2023 95.08 10th 1010 99.0%
2024 81.11 118th 1011 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.31 20th 997 98.0%
2019 84.15 81st 1002 91.9%
2021 86.17 72nd 1003 92.8%
2022 96.41 6th 1017 99.4%
2023 95.64 3rd 1011 99.7%
2024 82.00 123rd 1012 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.56 6th 686 99.1%
2019 92.25 20th 718 97.2%
2021 96.85 5th 699 99.3%
2022 96.17 6th 704 99.1%
2023 97.14 2nd 715 99.7%
2024 86.81 40th 727 94.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 387 34 6 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 429
1989 404 29 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 364 39 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 364 50 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 387 43 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 390 40 12 4 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 362 51 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 355 51 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 355 51 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 334 49 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 303 43 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 276 44 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 268 48 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 262 44 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 266 29 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 266 29 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 266 18 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 281 19 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 278 18 8 5 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 286 17 6 10 6 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 281 22 5 9 6 n/a n/a 0 323
2009 278 25 5 14 5 n/a n/a 0 327
2010 282 37 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 279 24 2 19 0 1 33 0 358
2012 271 15 2 17 0 0 33 0 338
2013 266 18 1 15 0 0 27 0 327
2014 267 20 3 18 0 0 23 0 331
2015 252 18 5 16 0 0 22 0 313
2016 251 21 8 14 0 0 21 0 315
2017 245 13 7 17 0 0 21 0 303
2018 245 10 10 16 0 0 18 0 299
2019 255 7 12 12 0 0 15 0 301
2020 257 13 10 18 0 0 14 0 312
2021 246 14 8 18 0 0 12 0 298
2022 245 13 8 22 0 0 17 0 305
2023 252 15 10 21 0 0 22 0 320

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
1988 429 22.0 19.5 4.7
1989 452 22.0 20.5 5.3
1990 420 20.0 21.0 2.4
1991 430 21.8 19.7 4.9
1992 444 22.0 20.1 5.9
1993 448 23.4 19.1 5.8
1994 431 23.2 18.6 6
1995 422 22.3 18.9 5.7
1996 422 22.3 18.9 5.7
1997 399 22.3 17.9 5.5
1998 360 20.3 17.7 5
1999 335 19.8 16.9 8.7
2000 333 19.1 17.4 7.2
2001 322 18.6 17.3 8.1
2002 311 17.4 17.9 5.5
2003 311 17.4 17.9 5.5
2004 304 17.9 17.0 5.6
2005 317 17.9 17.7 n/a
2006 314 19.4 16.2 n/a
2007 325 19.4 16.8 5.5
2008 323 19.9 16.2 6.5
2009 327 18.1 18.1 5.2
2010 338 18.1 18.5 7.4
2011 358 18.5 19.3 10.3
2012 338 17.5 19.2 14.5
2013 327 18.6 17.5 10.4
2014 331 18.8 17.5 14.5
2015 313 n/a n/a 10.2
2016 315 17.0 18.5 12.4
2017 303 17.2 17.6 11.2
2018 299 17.9 16.6 6.7
2019 301 18.2 16.4 9
2020 312 18.9 16.4 7.7
2021 298 21.9 13.5 9.7
2022 305 21.1 14.4 8.9
2023 320 21.2 15.0 7.8

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
1988 429 22.0 19.5 4.7
1989 452 22.0 20.5 5.3
1990 420 20.0 21.0 2.4
1991 430 21.8 19.7 4.9
1992 444 22.0 20.1 5.9
1993 448 23.4 19.1 5.8
1994 431 23.2 18.6 6
1995 422 22.3 18.9 5.7
1996 422 22.3 18.9 5.7
1997 399 22.3 17.9 5.5
1998 360 20.3 17.7 5
1999 335 19.8 16.9 8.7
2000 333 19.1 17.4 7.2
2001 322 18.6 17.3 8.1
2002 311 17.4 17.9 5.5
2003 311 17.4 17.9 5.5
2004 304 17.9 17.0 5.6
2005 317 17.9 17.7 n/a
2006 314 19.4 16.2 n/a
2007 325 19.4 16.8 5.5
2008 323 19.9 16.2 6.5
2009 327 18.1 18.1 5.2
2010 338 18.1 18.5 7.4
2011 358 18.5 19.3 10.3
2012 338 17.5 19.2 14.5
2013 327 18.6 17.5 10.4
2014 331 18.8 17.5 14.5
2015 313 n/a n/a 10.2
2016 315 17.0 18.5 12.4
2017 303 17.2 17.6 11.2
2018 299 17.9 16.6 6.7
2019 301 18.2 16.4 9
2020 312 18.9 16.4 7.7
2021 298 21.9 13.5 9.7
2022 305 21.1 14.4 8.9
2023 320 21.2 15.0 7.8

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 $184 (1.6%) $11,304 (98.4%) $11,488
2020 $200 (1.7%) $11,501 (98.3%) $11,701
2021 $636 (4.6%) $13,308 (95.4%) $13,946

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)80.573.7
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)75.686
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)70.788.6
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)68.384.1
 15.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Elementary)87.890.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary)73.288.6
 15.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)82.977.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)92.779.2
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students301320
 6.3%
African American715
 114.3%
American Indian00
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic1221
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White255252
 1.2%
Two or More Races1522
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9%7.8%
 1.2%

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Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : East High

Lincoln Elementary ranks 113th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lincoln Elementary are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Lincoln Elementary.


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