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#3518 of 3,813 schools in IL

Lincoln Elem School

Elementary School · Lyons Sd 103 · Brookfield, IL

A Lyons Sd 103 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4300 Grove Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$19,997
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at Lincoln Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated737/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), 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

$108,527

Median home value

$314,000

Median rent

$1,334/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Congress Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–60.7 mi411Compare →
Costello SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.8 mi221Compare →
St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.8 mi23Compare →
Hollywood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.2 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Lyons Sd 103

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$19,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elem School is listed in Lyons SD 103; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elem School

Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school in Brookfield, IL, part of Lyons Sd 103, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,518 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elem School

What grades does Lincoln Elem School serve?

Lincoln Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?

Lincoln Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elem School rank in IL?

Lincoln Elem School ranks #3,518 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lincoln Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Elem School a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elem School?

75.4% of students at Lincoln 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 – 5th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
Area population (ZIP 60513)
19,264
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 60513; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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