Lincoln Esd 156 School District
School District · Calumet City, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
740
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
740
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$21,255
+$4,565 vs Illinois median
District size
740 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln Esd 156
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lincoln Esd 156
Lincoln Esd 156 is a Calumet City, Illinois school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 740 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $21,255 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Lincoln Esd 156 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln Esd 156 students show an average math proficiency of 17.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln Esd 156, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln Esd 156 with test data.
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Calumet City
- Total Enrollment
- 740
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- District spending per student
- $21,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln Esd 156?
Lincoln Esd 156 has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lincoln Esd 156?
The average composite rating for Lincoln Esd 156 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lincoln Esd 156?
Lincoln Esd 156's district-level spending was $21,255 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Esd 156?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Esd 156 is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln Esd 156?
Lincoln Elem School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln Esd 156 with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln Esd 156?
Across schools in Lincoln Esd 156 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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