Abraham Lincoln Elem School

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, located in Oak Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and fostering a supportive community environment. It places a significant emphasis on developing the "whole child," blending rigorous core curriculum with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

The school benefits from a deeply engaged parent community and a focus on equity, aiming to provide personalized learning opportunities for its diverse student population. With a mission rooted in collaboration and academic integrity, Lincoln Elementary is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work to ensure that every student feels valued and prepared for future success. Its location in Oak Park also allows the school to leverage the resources and cultural richness of the surrounding community, further enhancing the educational experience for its pupils.

589

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	95
Black	75
Asian	13
Two or More	75

White
329 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
95 (16.2 %)
Black
75 (12.8 %)
Two or More
75 (12.8 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)

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:	Oak Park ESD 97
Phone:	(708)524-3110
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 111