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#298 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 8% in state

Lincoln Elem School

Elementary School · Cusd 200 · Wheaton, IL

A Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

630 Dawes Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$19,208
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Lincoln Elem School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2022
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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

35.1%

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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average595/100K

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

$124,886

Median home value

$467,300

Median rent

$1,747/mo

College educated

66.1%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carriers of LightPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–80.7 mi84Compare →
Kensington School of WheatonPrivate · tuition4.5privatePK–K0.7 mi30Compare →
Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–50.7 mi407Compare →
Lowell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.8 mi266Compare →

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.

Cusd 200

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#5 of 20
District spending per student
$19,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elem School is listed in CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elem School

Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school in Wheaton, IL, part of Cusd 200, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% 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 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elem School?

Lincoln Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem School is 14.7:1. 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 #298 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lincoln Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% 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?

35.1% 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 60189)
30,866
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
41.5
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 60189; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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