Excellent
#289 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch
Elementary School · Bethel Park Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Bethel Park Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1524 Hamilton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
- Math 74% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Lincoln EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Abraham Lincoln EL Sch 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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
$75,766
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Mother of Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| J.e. Harrison Education CtrEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 3–6 | 1.0 mi | 1,409 | Compare → |
| Myrtle Ave SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bethel Park Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch is listed in Bethel Park SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Lincoln EL Sch
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Bethel Park Sd, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Lincoln EL Sch
What grades does Abraham Lincoln EL Sch serve?
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln EL Sch?
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln EL Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Lincoln EL Sch rank in PA?
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch ranks #289 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Abraham Lincoln EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Lincoln EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Abraham Lincoln EL Sch a charter school?
No, Abraham Lincoln EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Lincoln EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Abraham Lincoln EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln EL Sch?
21.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln EL Sch 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (412) 854-8618
- Area population (ZIP 15234)
- 14,330
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15234; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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