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%
Two or more races
12.7%
Black
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/7/2014
They do not have teams, but Physical Education is excellent and there are Park District and other local programs on school property outside of school hours.
12/7/2014
The Administration is fair and puts students first.
12/7/2014
I always felt that the school was safe. I did not know about all of the policies so chose N/A for some.
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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Average Home Value
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oak Park, IL, in the Oak Park neighborhood, and is served by the Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 635 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $613,978. Discover additional schools in the area, like J Sterling Morton East High School, J. Sterling Morton High School West, Oak Park and River Forest High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.