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#7763 of 9,539 schools in CA

Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA

A Santa Ana Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

425 South Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA 92704

  • Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$22,309
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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

$94,249

Median home value

$641,600

Median rent

$2,147/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Magnolia Science Academy Santa AnaCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–120.4 mi504Compare →
Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.4 mi373Compare →
Romero-cruz AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.3K–80.6 mi894Compare →
Vista Condor Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–50.6 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Santa Ana Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#39 of 51
District spending per student
$22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abraham Lincoln Elementary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,763 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% 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 505 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 23:1. 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 #7,763 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% 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?

77.0% 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
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 92704)
80,408
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
35.2
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 92704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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