Excellent
#521 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Lincoln Prairie School
Elementary School · Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Hoffman Estates, IL
A Schaumburg Ccsd 54 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
500 Hillcrest Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Prairie School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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 Prairie 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoffman Estates), 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
$92,399
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$1,694/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Macarthur Intrntl Spanish AcadEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| St Hubert SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 172 | 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.
Schaumburg Ccsd 54
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #9 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Prairie School is listed in Schaumburg CCSD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Prairie School
Lincoln Prairie School is a public elementary school in Hoffman Estates, IL, part of Schaumburg Ccsd 54, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Prairie School
What grades does Lincoln Prairie School serve?
Lincoln Prairie School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Prairie School?
Lincoln Prairie School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Prairie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Prairie School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Prairie School rank in IL?
Lincoln Prairie School ranks #521 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Prairie School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Prairie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Prairie School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Prairie School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Prairie School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Prairie School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Prairie School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Prairie School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (847) 357-5955
- Area population (ZIP 60169)
- 33,529
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 60169; 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
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