School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School, located in the affluent Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, it consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the city. The school is well-known for its rigorous academic curriculum, strong parental involvement, and a dedicated teaching staff that focuses on holistic student development. Its location in a historic community allows the school to leverage local resources and maintain a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere despite being part of a major urban school system.

Beyond its academic reputation, Lincoln Elementary is characterized by a diverse extracurricular environment and a commitment to fostering a supportive community culture. The school typically boasts high standardized test scores and maintains a competitive admissions profile for its magnet and neighborhood programs. Because of its excellent reputation, the school often serves as a focal point for families moving into the Lincoln Park area, resulting in a stable and active school community that prioritizes both educational achievement and social-emotional growth for its students.
811
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White477
Hispanic78
Black79
Asian102
Two or More74
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    477 (58.8 %)
  • Asian
    102 (12.6 %)
  • Black
    79 (9.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (9.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-5720
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 98
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 93
Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Elem School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten85
Grade 189
Grade 276
Grade 393
Grade 489
Grade 598
Grade 697
Grade 790
Grade 893
Grade 91
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42952.9%
Male38247.1%
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