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#1409 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 50% in state

Lincoln EL Sch

Elementary School · East Penn Sd · Emmaus, PA

An East Penn Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

233 Seem St, Emmaus, PA 18049

  • Math 44% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$17,603
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Lincoln EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated947/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Emmaus), 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

$93,924

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,316/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.5K–50.2 mi267Compare →
Active Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi9Compare →
Seven Generations CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–70.6 mi458Compare →
Premier Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.5 mi8Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

East Penn Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$17,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln EL Sch is listed in East Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln EL Sch

Lincoln EL Sch is a public elementary school in Emmaus, PA, part of East Penn Sd, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln EL Sch

What grades does Lincoln EL Sch serve?

Lincoln EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln EL Sch?

Lincoln EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln EL Sch rank in PA?

Lincoln EL Sch ranks #1,409 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lincoln EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Lincoln EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln EL Sch a charter school?

No, Lincoln EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Lincoln EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln EL Sch?

42.1% of students at 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 – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lehigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 18049)
18,693
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.2
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 18049; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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