Lincoln Elem School
Sterling, IL · Sterling CUSD 5 · Grades 3 - 5
1,046th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 50%· Stable
Lincoln Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Elem School 1,046th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 50th in 2025.
Lincoln Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lincoln Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 305 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 54.1% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.8% | 35.4% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 7.2% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Lincoln Elem School
Typical home value $146K in zip 61081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lincoln Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Jefferson Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 0.5 mi away
- –Franklin Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1 mi away
- 6Washington Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.5 mi away1,031st of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 42% - 4Merrill Elem SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 1.6 mi away1,282nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 31% - 7East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 1.7 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37% - –Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 2.6 mi away
- 6Montmorency CCSD #145Montmorency CCSD 145 · 5.3 mi away896th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 5Jefferson Elem SchoolDixon USD 170 · 10.1 mi away1,162nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lincoln Elem School in?
Lincoln Elem School is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district in Sterling, Illinois.
Is Lincoln Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lincoln Elem School 1,046th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elem School?
White 54%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 7%, Black 2% (305 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lincoln Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61081 is $146K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.