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#659 of 1,288 schools in LA
Lincoln School for the Arts
Elementary School · Jefferson Parish · Marrero, LA
A Jefferson Parish elementary school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1429 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
- Math 20% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln School for the Arts score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln School for the Arts 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$55,866
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70072; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Conquering Word Christin Academy WestbankPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 402 | 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.
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.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #30 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln School for the Arts is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln School for the Arts
Lincoln School for the Arts is a public elementary school in Marrero, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln School for the Arts
What grades does Lincoln School for the Arts serve?
Lincoln School for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln School for the Arts?
Lincoln School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School for the Arts is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln School for the Arts rank in LA?
Lincoln School for the Arts ranks #659 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lincoln School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln School for the Arts has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Lincoln School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Lincoln School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln School for the Arts?
79.4% of students at Lincoln School for the 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (504) 340-8489
- Area population (ZIP 70072)
- 55,641
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70072; 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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