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Lincoln Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
1501 E 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081 · (815) 625-1449 · Part of Sterling Community Unit District 5
Students
277
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
Town
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Lincoln Elem School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 20.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1501 E 6th St, Sterling
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 383
Grade 487
Grade 5107
Enrollment over time
348’20
341’21
350’22
305’23
277’24
Down 20.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 58%Hispanic 31%Two or more races 8%Black 2%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.