Located at 1111 S Grove Ave., Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has been serving Oak Park’s kindergarten through fifth grade students since 1906.
Named for the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln Elementary successfully promotes literacy and problem-solving skills and 44% of the school's students test at or above reading proficiency levels while 45% return proficient math scores. Two of Abraham Lincoln's teachers have been awarded with prestigious Golden Apple-Honors for excellence in teaching and leadership.
Lincoln Elementary enrolls 636 students who enjoy an average class size of 19. In between a challenging academic curriculum, students at Lincoln Elementary can participate in extracurricular self-expression that includes Latin American folk dance, art club, orchestra, band and chorus.
Abraham Lincoln maintains a nature center outdoor classroom where students can practice planting vegetables and sunflowers while learning in an organic setting. The school’s compost initiatives have won recognition from the community of Oak Park, while the school's trekkers walk and fun run groups promote physical fitness.
For over 100 years, the Abraham Lincoln Lions have been fierce contenders both in the classroom and the Oak Park community.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1111 S Grove Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
Catherine Hamilton
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48%
White
55.9%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
12.7%
Two or more races
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/7/2014
The facilities are very good.
12/7/2014
The school has diversity in terms of white and African-American students. There are also some Asian and Latino students. There are few Middle Eastern students. The Latino population is growing.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/26/2023
Very good elementary school, fantastic teaching, and a really good community.
7/23/2023
Lincoln is part of a public school system so my average ratings reflect the school system as a whole. In my experience, overall my child loves the school and teachers. Is the school perfect? Absolutely not. But tell me a public school that is. I have seen the principal attend many after school event...
5/8/2023
The school has a reputation for being the worst elementary school in Oak Park. They are well known for disorganization (high turnover rate with principals) who arrive for work at 10 am three times a week and teachers are very unhappy. It's common to run into teachers in other districts who refuse to...
1/3/2020
Despite being concerned about school size, shrinking resources (like most schools in the country), equity gap, overall we've been very pleased with our experience. Class sizes are small. The teaching staff is excellent. Few schools offer the diversity that Lincoln does, and we believe the Lincoln co...
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Attendance Zone
About Oak Park
List Price Range
$129K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
78
Average Home Value
$570,245
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$132,387
% of College Grads
72.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,588 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,300 - $2,900 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 2-3 Beds
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- Oak Park, IL
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Carroll Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Scoville Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Randolph Park
Wenonah Tot Lot
- Playground
Euclid Square Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Barrie Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pickleball
Longfellow Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Taylor Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
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