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#474 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Lincoln EL Sch

Elementary School · Mt Lebanon Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Mt Lebanon Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2 Ralston Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$18,075
Chronic Absenteeism7.1%

Students at Lincoln EL Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$81,542

Median home value

$193,700

Median rent

$1,078/mo

College educated

47.2%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15216; 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
Ave Maria Academy-mt Lebanon CampusPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.3 mi214Compare →
Jubilee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.3 mi29Compare →
Dormont EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.5 mi357Compare →
Mount Lebanon MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–60.7 mi54Compare →

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.

Mt Lebanon Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$18,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lincoln EL Sch

Lincoln EL Sch is a public elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Mt Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 436 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln EL Sch is 15.6:1. 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 #474 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lincoln EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

19.5% 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
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.1%
Area population (ZIP 15216)
21,503
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40
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 15216; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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