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Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School is a public primary school in Sterling, IL, serving grades 3–5, rated C, with 277 students and a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 46% in English Language Arts, 42% in Math and 35% in Science.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
3–5
Enrollment
277
Students per teacher
12.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts46%
Math42%
Science35%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White58%
Hispanic31%
Two or more races8%
Black2%
Asian1%
Male / female
46% / 54%
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.1%
Prior-year enrollment
308

School details

Address
1501 E 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone
(815) 625-1449
Website
sterlingpublicschools.org
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
174231004256
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School district

Sterling Community Unit District 5

District rating
C+
Schools
6
Students
3,253
Spending per student
$13,288
Teachers (FTE)
215
Grades
PK–12
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About Lincoln Elementary School

How is Lincoln Elementary School rated?

Lincoln Elementary School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sterling Community Unit District 5 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Lincoln Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Lincoln Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 46% in English Language Arts, 42% in Math and 35% in Science.

What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?

Lincoln Elementary School serves grades 3–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

277 students attend Lincoln Elementary School, down from 308 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

Which school district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Lincoln Elementary School is part of Sterling Community Unit District 5, which reports 6 schools, 3,253 students and $13,288 of spending per student.