Very Good
#1309 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 28% in state
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Jamestown City School District · Jamestown, NY
A Jamestown City School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 FRONT ST, Jamestown, NY 14701
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jamestown), 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
$50,909
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel G Love Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Chautauqua Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 78 | 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.
Jamestown City School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is listed in JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; 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 Jamestown, NY, part of Jamestown City School District, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 11.5:1. 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 NY?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1,309 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
69.8% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chautauqua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (716) 483-4412
- Area population (ZIP 14701)
- 39,207
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 14701; 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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