Excellent
#112 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary School · River Forest Sd 90 · River Forest, IL
A River Forest Sd 90 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elem School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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).
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Where Lincoln Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (River Forest), 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
$148,711
Median home value
$676,900
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
73.4%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 192 | 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.
River Forest Sd 90
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elem School is listed in River Forest SD 90; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school in River Forest, IL, part of River Forest Sd 90, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #112 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% 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 Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 12.1:1. 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 #112 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elem School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (708) 366-7340
- Area population (ZIP 60305)
- 11,489
- Area average commute
- 31.3 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.
- 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 60305; 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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