Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
615 W Kemper Pl,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
5.0
3.5
811 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Lincoln Elementary School is a neighborhood school in Lincoln Park that serves nearly 1,000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school provides a curriculum that integrates traditional academic offerings with arts, international languages and other classes in the humanities. Upper grade students can participate in the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Music Association (ALESMA) that includes a concert band, percussion ensemble and a jazz ensemble. ALESMA is a not-for-profit run by volunteers and, although it is funded through tuition and fees, the organization does offer scholarships based on financial need. Other special programs offered at Lincoln Elementary include its world language program and the Chicago Systemic Initiative for Math, Science & Technology. The staff of 65 include special education teachers, a speech-language pathologist, a school psychologist and a school nurse. Academic standards are quite high, as Lincoln Elementary students on average greatly outperform their peers on standardized testing. Lincoln Elementary partners with the Jewish Community Center to provide three tuition-based before and after school programs, including enrichment classes. The school also offers a selection of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, golf and tennis.

School Details

Head of School
Mark C Armendariz
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
920:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
White
58.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
9.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
5/5/2021
I have been going to Lincoln since kindergarten. The teachers are amazing and it is such a fun community to be a part of. There are many different celebrations. The teachers are very kind and supportive. The extra-curricular programs are really fun. Lincoln is an amazing school.
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3.5 39 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/16/2024
My child has received a wonderful well-rounded education at Lincoln. The community is fabulous, the teachers really care about their students, and the students have a lot of excellent opportunities.
1.0 teacher
8/1/2023
Deplorable new administration. Discrimination, sexism, racism, other inequities run rampant. Admin and some teachers provide special treatment to big donors, and shame kids who are different (race, financial, disability). We've heard atrocious things from other families, teachers, in addition to fir...
5.0 parent
7/13/2023
We’ve loved the experience with our two children here! Amazing teachers, engaged families, and great opportunities for activities before jr. high (after school clubs, French, performances).
5.0 parent
12/31/2022
When we moved from San Francisco to Chicago 3 years ago, we chose Lincoln Park mostly because of Lincoln Elementary. We are so glad we did. We have been so impressed by the school overall. Our daughter is thriving there, the curriculum is challenging, the teachers and staff are incredible, and we ha...

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