At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
868
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lincoln Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 868 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60614
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000918
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment868
White60.5%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American9.4%
Asian11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races9.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
60.5%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
9.4%
Asian
11.8%
Two+
9.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.