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#1228 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 13% in state

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Cupertino Union · Cupertino, CA

A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21710 McClellan Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014

  • Math 87% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 86% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+41.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+43.5 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.5:1
District spending per student$16,193
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency87%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency86%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2024
Math
87%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Abraham Lincoln Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,694/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cupertino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$229,074

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

83%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leadways SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.8 mi10Compare →
William Faria ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.9 mi604Compare →
Stevens Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.0 mi398Compare →
Garden Gate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.2 mi512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cupertino Union

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#16 of 23
District spending per student
$16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Cupertino, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Abraham Lincoln Elementary serve?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abraham Lincoln Elementary rank in CA?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln Elementary has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln Elementary?

14.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 95014)
61,109
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95014; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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