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#779 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 43% in state
Abraham Lincoln
Elementary School · Lowell · Lowell, MA
A Lowell elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA 01851
- Math 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), 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
$87,962
Median home value
$432,100
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W MoreyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| WashingtonEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Cardinal O'connell Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK | 0.7 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Rogers Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 858 | 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.
Lowell
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #10 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a public elementary school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Lincoln
What grades does Abraham Lincoln serve?
Abraham Lincoln serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Lincoln rank in MA?
Abraham Lincoln ranks #779 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Abraham Lincoln's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abraham Lincoln a charter school?
No, Abraham Lincoln is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Lincoln a Title I school?
No, Abraham Lincoln is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (978) 937-2846
- Area population (ZIP 01851)
- 32,308
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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