Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
48%
11%
White
38%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is ranked #449 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like J. Graham Brown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts?
571 students attend Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts offer ?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts part of?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts located?
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts is located in the East Market District neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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