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Lincoln Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 508 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 8, 2012

We have had three children in this school and generally been very satisfied. The principal is competent and works hard. The teachers have mostly been well-qualified, good to work with, and competent. I don't think there is much innovation at the school; it's pretty straightforward teaching. I agree with the comment from 2009 that the school struggles with diversity. There are no teachers of color and little awareness of the issues of diversity. There have been a few classrooms where our kids have not gotten strong math or writing instruction, but they've had more positive experiences than negative. I would recommend this school to anyone, but would caution families of color to ask a lot of questions and know what they're getting into.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2012

Wonderful little school with great teachers. The principal is very involved and supportive of her staff, teachers and the parents. She knows all the kids and families. Great community of parents who help out regularly. The teachers are good with the kids and our kids are learning and growing by leaps and bounds. Great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2009

Teachers and staff are wonderful and always watching out for our children. My children are advancing faster than I thought they ever could.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2009

I agree, this school has a lot to offer students. However, with olds ways of negative thinking towards others who come from different background... It becomes a struggle to not only take care of your student/child but the stress it cause on yourselves. I would continue to excersie your rights and attend the school. Voice your opinions things can change for the better. There are great teachers there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2005

Not a very friendly environment at this school. From the front office to the teachers, there is a lot of negativity. Perhaps some of the staff needs to move on....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2004

We have had our children in this school for 5 years now and found not only the principal but the teachers to be very caring, supportive and very professional. Honestly I can not even think of one negative thing to say about our experience and I'm sure my children would agree.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

264 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

262 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Low income80%
Non-low income99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners85%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income79%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners92%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)75%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners82%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Low income88%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners80%

Science

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Low income73%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White97%
Low income89%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)80%
Students without disabilities97%
English language learners82%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Low income89%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)87%
Students without disabilities96%
English language learners82%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 53%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
Hispanic 7% 21%
Black 4% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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630 Dawes Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: (630) 682-2075

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