Very Good
#1110 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Adams Elem School
Elementary School · Lincoln Esd 27 · Lincoln, IL
A Lincoln Esd 27 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1311 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), 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
$59,129
Median home value
$128,900
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Northwest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Washington-monroe Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln Esd 27
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elem School is listed in Lincoln ESD 27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elem School
Adams Elem School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, IL, part of Lincoln Esd 27, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elem School
What grades does Adams Elem School serve?
Adams Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Adams Elem School?
Adams Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elem School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Elem School rank in IL?
Adams Elem School ranks #1,110 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Adams Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Adams Elem School a charter school?
No, Adams Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Elem School a Title I school?
No, Adams Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Elem School?
69.2% of students at Adams Elem School 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (217) 732-3386
- Area population (ZIP 62656)
- 18,364
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 62656; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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