Very Good
#194 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 15% in state
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
930 East Main Street, Louisville, KY 40206
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts 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 Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$72,543
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Innocents DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Home of the Innocents SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Breckinridge-franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| J. Graham Brown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 753 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #11 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
What grades does Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts serve?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts rank in KY?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts ranks #194 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Elementary Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts?
49.2% of students at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8291
- Area population (ZIP 40206)
- 20,345
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 40206; 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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