Very Good
#819 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary School · Morton Cusd 709 · Morton, IL
A Morton Cusd 709 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 S Nebraska Ave, Morton, IL 61550
- Math 54% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elem School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated915/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morton), 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
$92,269
Median home value
$247,000
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 60 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Morton Cusd 709
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elem School is listed in Morton CUSD 709; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school in Morton, IL, part of Morton Cusd 709, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #819 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% 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 6th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 15.2:1. 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 #819 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% 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?
13.7% 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (309) 266-6989
- Area population (ZIP 61550)
- 18,688
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 61550; 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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