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Lincoln School (Closed 2016)

7215 Old Highway 50
Flora, IL 62839
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 167 students in grades 4-5, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(14-15)
≤5%
29%
(14-15)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Flora Community Unit School District 35
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
167 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lincoln School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Flora Community Unit School District 35.

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