Excellent
#1207 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary School · Burlingame Elementary · Burlingame, CA
A Burlingame Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1801 Devereux Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010
- Math 78% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlingame), 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
$191,758
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,655/mo
College educated
69.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 382 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burlingame Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary is listed in Burlingame Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlingame, CA, part of Burlingame Elementary, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary
What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?
Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary rank in CA?
Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,207 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
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 Lincoln Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?
10.2% of students at 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
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (650) 259-3860
- Area population (ZIP 94010)
- 42,794
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 94010; 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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