Lincoln Elem School

Lincoln Elem School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural setting of Pittsburg, Illinois. Serving students from third to fourth grade, Lincoln Elem has an enrollment of 140 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 with eleven full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.8 out of 10, placing it in the 14th percentile among Illinois schools, with an academic score of 3.7/10.

In terms of test performance, 15% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 24% are proficient or above in Math. While there is room for improvement academically, Lincoln Elem School focuses on developing its students’ skills and fostering a supportive learning environment. The rural setting of Pittsburg provides a close-knit community atmosphere that contributes to the school’s unique character.

With an enrollment of 140 students, Lincoln Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Lincoln Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.