Lincoln Avenue Academy

Lincoln Avenue Academy is a high-performing public magnet elementary school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 522 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite being part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in the state, Lincoln Avenue Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 85th out of over 2,000 schools in recent years.

The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84% of 3rd graders, 87% of 4th graders, and 77% of 5th graders at Lincoln Avenue Academy were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50% and 57% at the district and state levels, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 85% of 3rd graders, 93% of 4th graders, and 77% of 5th graders at Lincoln Avenue Academy were proficient or better, compared to 53% and 63% at the district and state levels.

While Lincoln Avenue Academy has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.5% to 39.1% in recent years, the school maintains a higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, ranging from $8,358 to $10,917 per student, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.4 to 15.4 students per teacher. These factors, along with the school's magnet status, may contribute to its exceptional academic performance, which outshines nearby schools in the region.