Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1001 E Cook Rd,  Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Community Schools
2.8
662 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Claire Paul
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%
White
32.8%
Hispanic
25%
Black
24.4%
Two or more races
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public ES in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/10/2025
I’m writing this to warn other parents, especially those with children who have special needs. My daughter has dyslexia and currently receives occupational therapy through an IEP. Unfortunately, our experience at this school has been deeply disappointing.When I respectfully requested a smaller group...
1.0 parent
6/29/2024
would not reccomend this school to anyone who has a special needs child. IEP doesn’t work well and the personal are not helpful.
1.0 parent
4/10/2017
There seems to be a pervasive bullying atmosphere and it's getting in the way of my child's education. He's getting beat-up on the bus (comes home bruised) and gets made fun of constantly. The bus is also very over-crowded (100 children per bus so they're sitting 3 to a seat). I drive him in but I w...
5.0 parent
4/10/2014
Philosophically, I would not choose Southwest School District since my friend's child is isolated in his class because his dad had Phd, but was not a physician. and Northwest schools is extremely traditional, and much religious influence. If you look at test scores of Lincoln as well, it is in 80%s...

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Lincoln Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Fort Wayne, IN and is served by the Fort Wayne Community Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 662 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Lincoln Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $289,750. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northrop High School, Bishop Dwenger High School, Concordia Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln Elementary School.

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