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6.6 avg / 10

Lincoln Esd 27 School District

School District · Lincoln, Illinois

Students: 1,059
Teachers (FTE): 88
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,100

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#230 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,100

+$410 vs Illinois median

District size

1,059 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Lincoln Esd 27

Lincoln Esd 27 is a Lincoln, Illinois school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $17,100 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Lincoln Esd 27 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln JR High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Lincoln Esd 27 students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Lincoln Esd 27, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln Esd 27 with test data.

District Details

City
Lincoln
Total Enrollment
1,059
Teachers (FTE)
88
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?

Lincoln Esd 27 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lincoln Esd 27?

The average composite rating for Lincoln Esd 27 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lincoln Esd 27?

Lincoln Esd 27 spends $17,100 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Esd 27?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln Esd 27 is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lincoln Esd 27?

Lincoln JR High School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln Esd 27 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Lincoln Esd 27?

Across schools in Lincoln Esd 27 with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lincoln Esd 27 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Lincoln Esd 27 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
34.3%
ELA Proficiency
41.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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