Lincolnwood Elementary School

2600 COLFAX ST EVANSTON, IL 60201

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 30 of 205 in Illinois

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About Lincolnwood Elementary School

Lincolnwood Elementary School is a public school located in Evanston, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Lincolnwood Elementary School is 312 and the school serves K-5. At Lincolnwood Elementary School, 52% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 47% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1, which is the same as that of the district.

Many Lincolnwood graduates go to Evanston Township High School, which has famous alumni like actors John Cusack and Joan Cusack and comedian Anders Holm. Schools nearby, like Orrington Elementary, say that 62% of their students are good at maths, while Dawes Elementary says that about 22% of their students are.

Families in Evanston can expect the average rent for a three-bedroom home near Lincolnwood Elementary to be about $2,400 per month.

Contact Information

Address

2600 COLFAX ST EVANSTON, IL 60201

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Phone

(847) 859-8881

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 47% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
334
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 30 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lincolnwood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

30

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 53.4%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 27.2%
Two+ Races 8.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
53.4%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
27.2%
Two+ Races
8.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 334
46.6%
156 Female
53.4%
178 Male

Student Population

334 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Lincolnwood Elementary School recently celebrated its annual Cultural Heritage Night, where students showcased diverse traditions, music, and food from around the world.

FAQ

Q1. Are Chromebooks used in class?

Ans. Yes, students in grades 3–5 use Chromebooks daily for digital learning.

Q2. Is there a uniform policy?

Ans. No uniforms are required, but students should dress appropriately.

Q3. Are meals available at school?

Ans. Yes, breakfast and lunch are offered through District 65’s nutrition program.

Q4. Can parents volunteer?

Ans. Yes, families can volunteer through the PTA and classroom events.

Q5. How do families stay informed?

Ans. Through weekly newsletters, teacher emails, and the Lincolnwood school website.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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