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#1731 of 1,823 schools in IN
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · School City of East Chicago · East Chicago, IN
A School City of East Chicago elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3551 Block Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Math 14% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Chicago), 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
$41,071
Median home value
$92,400
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago LighthouseCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| George Washington Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School City of East Chicago
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is listed in School City of East Chicago; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Chicago, IN, part of School City of East Chicago, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,731 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
What grades does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School rank in IN?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1,731 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School a charter school?
No, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (219) 391-4096
- Area population (ZIP 46312)
- 26,158
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46312; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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