Very Good
#782 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Lincoln Heights Elem School
Elementary School · Greenville Public Schools · Greenville, MI
A Greenville Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12420 LINCOLN LAKE RD NE, Greenville, MI 48838
- Math 49% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Heights Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Heights Elem School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,940/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$66,126
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48838; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| St Charles Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Cedar Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
| Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 383 | 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.
Greenville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Heights Elem School is listed in Greenville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Heights Elem School
Lincoln Heights Elem School is a public elementary school in Greenville, MI, part of Greenville Public Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Heights Elem School
What grades does Lincoln Heights Elem School serve?
Lincoln Heights Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elem School?
Lincoln Heights Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elem School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Heights Elem School rank in MI?
Lincoln Heights Elem School ranks #782 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lincoln Heights Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Heights Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Heights Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Heights Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Heights Elem School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Heights Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Heights Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Heights Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Heights Elem School?
56.7% of students at Lincoln Heights Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (616) 754-9167
- Area population (ZIP 48838)
- 17,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 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.
- 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 48838; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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