IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN

IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 446 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN** is a public middle school located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. It is situated on Ridgewood Avenue and functions as a core educational hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years.

The school strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. In addition to a standard academic curriculum, IS 171 typically offers various extracurricular activities, student support services, and programs designed to foster a sense of community among its diverse student body. By focusing on both rigorous classroom instruction and the cultivation of a supportive school culture, Abraham Lincoln aims to empower its students to achieve academic success and become active participants in their community.

For more information, contact IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN at (718) 647-0111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

528 RIDGEWOOD AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11208-1799
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IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 446 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
34.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 446 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.9%
Black or African American
8.5%
Asian
6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
White
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.