Below Average
#3370 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary School · Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Rochelle, IL
A Rochelle Ccsd 231 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 20th St, Rochelle, IL 61068
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low198/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,840
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Kings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 76 | 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.
Rochelle Ccsd 231
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elem School is listed in Rochelle CCSD 231; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school in Rochelle, IL, part of Rochelle Ccsd 231, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,370 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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 1st.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?
Lincoln Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 15.5:1. 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 #3,370 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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?
64.0% 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (815) 562-4520
- Area population (ZIP 61068)
- 15,076
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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.
- 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 61068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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