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#906 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 24% in state

Lincoln Grade School

Elementary School · Washington Sd 52 · Washington, IL

A Washington Sd 52 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

303 Jackson St, Washington, IL 61571

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,663
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Lincoln Grade School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

32.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Grade 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K

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

$87,852

Median home value

$200,300

Median rent

$996/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

80.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Primary SchEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–40.8 mi685Compare →
St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–80.8 mi171Compare →
J L Hensey Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–34.3 mi255Compare →
Germantown Hills Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–44.6 mi466Compare →

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.

Washington Sd 52

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Grade School is listed in Washington SD 52; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Grade School

Lincoln Grade School is a public elementary school in Washington, IL, part of Washington Sd 52, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Grade School

What grades does Lincoln Grade School serve?

Lincoln Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Lincoln Grade School?

Lincoln Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Grade School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Grade School rank in IL?

Lincoln Grade School ranks #906 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lincoln Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Grade School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Grade School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Grade School a Title I school?

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

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

32.4% of students at Lincoln Grade 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 – 4th
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 61571)
24,544
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
40.2
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 61571; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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