LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
615 W KEMPER PL
CHICAGO, IL 60614
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Phone: 773-534-5720
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 9
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Chicago Public School District 299
  • Students/Teacher: 19
  • Students/Grade: 82.3
  • Number Students: 741
  • Number Teachers: 39
  • Number Classrooms: 25
  • Expense/Pupil: $6,300.00 - 6,799.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 106
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 106
  • Principal: Mr Mark Armendariz
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (33 ratings)
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    School Reviews (27 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-09-17
    "I had to respond to the 9/4/12 reviewer. There is too much emphasis on testing but that's where American education is going. Lincoln is not perfect but it's not just about ISATs either. Kids from this school have gone on to city-wide and state-wide history fair/science fair/spelling bees and done well. Try to match the band program anywhere in Chicago, public or private. The French language sub-school is directly affiliated with the Consulate and uses programs from the Ministry of Education- this all rubs off to the benefit of all students. The same teachers who instruct the pre-IB/International Gifted classes in grades 6-8 also teach mainstream students and the results show. High school placement results (selective enrollment and honors programs) have few peers. My child dissected a frog in 7th grade and will do it again in the second half of freshman year (2 yrs. later!) at a high school that accepted less than 1 in 10 applicants by merit, not lottery. You can count on one hand the number of non-magnet CPS schools that can say that."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-09-04
    "I have no idea why so many people think this school is so great. We were here for 5 years and had very few good experiences. It is over crowded, the principal is not approachable. I contacted him about an issue and his response was sorry to hear about that and left it at that. The french program is a joke! The school spends so much time preparing for the ISATs that the kids get stressed out! I could go on and on about all the problems at this school. They boast about having smart boards in all the classrooms but all that means is the teachers play videos on them for the kids. My kids came home with terrible headaches almost everyday from them. Don't let test scores fool you! There are only a few teachers here that are amazing. If you think knowing how to take a standardized test and filling in test bubbles properly are skills your child needs then this is a great school. If you want your child challenged and given positive criticism then avoid this school. Some one said that the principal is great with the kids. I have to strongly disagree. I personally saw him screaming, yes screaming at kindergarten children."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-08-19
    "Wonderful school, wonderful principal. Principal sets high expectations but also has sense of humor that makes him approachable and establishes rapport with kids and parents alike. Parents welcoming, incredibly involved resulting in multiple enrichment opportunities unavailable in other schools. Band program a great program for all kids (with funding for those who can't afford an instrument) - whether your kid is a superstar musician or just wants to participate, they'll get a lot out of it. Separate music teacher and band teachers all first rate. Core subjects all strong, absolutely filled to the gills with teachers who strive for more."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-05-03
    "This school is fantastic. They have a fun, active school, with Junior Great books, sports, music and art. They also begin French in kindergarten. There is a bit of overcrowding, because everyone is trying to move into the area. It is a great since of community and friendship, where people are willing to help each other out. The school is extremely clean but dated. They have smartboards that the FOL raised funds for and they encourage summer reading."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-04-22
    "My son is a third grader at Lincoln. This school is excellent. Great teachers, good environment, and very engaging parents. The academic progress is very competitive. We are lucky to go to this school because this is better than a lot of private schools!"
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