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Lincoln Avenue Academy

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln Avenue Academy is a public elementary school (K-5) in Lakeland, FL, serving 512 students and standing out as a top-tier academic performer within the Polk school district, which overall ranks near the bottom of Florida districts. This school is a consistent 5-star institution, historically ranking in the top 5% of all Florida elementary schools, with recent data showing it in the 95th percentile (rank 109 out of 2240 in 2025-2026). Its academic performance is exceptional, with test scores often 30-40 percentage points above the district average and 20-30 points above the state average—for example, 4th-grade Math proficiency reached 94% compared to the district's 56%.

What makes Lincoln Avenue Academy particularly noteworthy is the stark contrast with nearby schools. While Lincoln thrives, schools like North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice and Philip O'Brien Elementary School are among the lowest-performing in the state, with 0-star ratings and proficiency rates often in the 20-40% range. Even moderately performing schools like Rochelle School Of The Arts (2 stars) score 20-30 points lower. Lincoln also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate (16.5%), which is half the district average (39.1%) and far below the alarming rates at nearby schools like Philip O'Brien (59.9%) and Jesse Keen Elementary School (55.2%).

This school is a "pocket of excellence" in a struggling district, demonstrating that strong school-level leadership and community engagement can overcome systemic challenges. Interestingly, per-student spending at Lincoln ($11,620) is middle-of-the-pack compared to neighbors, showing that how money is spent matters more than the total amount. While Lincoln's state ranking has slightly declined from a peak of 8th in 2015-2016 to 109th in 2025-2026, it remains an elite choice for families seeking a high-performing elementary school in the Lakeland area.

512

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,620

Per pupil spending ?

37.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1330 Lincoln Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805

(863) 499-2955

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.0%

African American:

27.5%

Hispanic:

20.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 100th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Polk

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg53%

Florida avg62%

109^th of 2,242

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	91.1	109 of 2242	95.1%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	85 of 2258	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	54 of 2256	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	54 of 2240	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	47 of 2219	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	82 of 2247	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	97.0	11 of 2182	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.3	21 of 2118	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	97.7	11 of 2112	99.5%	★★★★★
2016	98.2	8 of 2087	99.6%	★★★★★
2014	98.3	6 of 2064	99.7%	★★★★★
2013	98.2	6 of 2029	99.7%	★★★★★
2012	97.8	12 of 1984	99.4%	★★★★★
2011	95.6	10 of 1985	99.5%	★★★★★
2010	96.3	9 of 1919	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	95.3	14 of 1847	99.2%	★★★★★
2008	96.3	9 of 1789	99.5%	★★★★★
2007	93.7	40 of 1786	97.8%	★★★★★
2006	94.7	42 of 1688	97.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math86%+21 vs state

English Language Arts85%+25 vs state

Science80%+20 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 499-2955	512	35	14.6	37.7%	205 (40.0%)	141 (27.5%)	103 (20.1%)	30 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.1%)	91.1	109^th of 2242 public elementary schools	95.1%		92.7	85^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.2%	24	84.0	88.0	83.0				80.0	94.0	83.0				80.0					$11,620	$1,182	$10,438
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2810	762	51	14.9	59.6%	270 (35.4%)	255 (33.5%)	193 (25.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	50	1142^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	49.1%		45.8	1209^th of 2258 public elementary schools	46.5%	67	64.0	57.0	63.0	66.0	72.0	75.0	53.0	57.0	75.0	50.0	71.0	61.0	58.0	72.0	93.0	96.0	100.0	$12,785	$1,466	$11,319
Idea Lakeland	Public, Charter	K-7	1775 Interstate Dr	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 993-1520	452	24	18.8	81.9%	84 (18.6%)	133 (29.4%)	226 (50.0%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	2095^th of 2242 public elementary schools	6.6%					(n/a)	41.0	42.0	44.0	38.0	52.0		29.0	31.0	31.0	30.0	49.0		51.0				81.0
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-1287	610	37	16.4	36.4%	354 (58.0%)	84 (13.8%)	129 (21.1%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.3%)	92.2	87^th of 2242 public elementary schools	96.1%		90.7	150^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.4%	63	92.0	78.0	78.0	85.0			93.0	93.0	93.0	90.0			86.0					$10,138	$649	$9,489
Lakeland Montessori School House	Public, Charter	K-8	1124 Lake Parker Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 413-0003	129	10	13.5	5.4%	78 (60.5%)	3 (2.3%)	41 (31.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	67.6	691^st of 2242 public elementary schools	69.2%		84.8	296^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.9%	395	100.0	80.0	73.0		92.0		100.0	60.0	55.0		100.0		45.0					$13,957	$329	$13,629
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2850	658	38	17.3	77.5%	137 (20.8%)	187 (28.4%)	302 (45.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	11.6	2114^th of 2242 public elementary schools	5.7%		6.2	2204^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.4%	90	37.0	28.0	36.0				52.0	46.0	27.0				40.0					$11,087	$1,972	$9,115
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	510 Hartsell Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 499-2870	562	31	18.1	74.9%	141 (25.1%)	229 (40.7%)	161 (28.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	31.9	1625^th of 2242 public elementary schools	27.5%		29.3	1668^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.1%	43	51.0	54.0	40.0	59.0	60.0	65.0	62.0	64.0	28.0	51.0	42.0	57.0	33.0	40.0	73.0		100.0	$11,299	$2,174	$9,125
Magnolia Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	815 S Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 797-4991	182	16	11.3	7.1%	121 (66.5%)	11 (6.0%)	34 (18.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	90.1	134^th of 2242 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.5	71^st of 2258 public elementary schools	96.9%	63	75.0	88.0	85.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	90.0	88.0	74.0	100.0	100.0		75.0	87.0			100.0	$10,753	$222	$10,531
Philip O'Brien Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Lime St E	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2950	625	31	20.1	80.3%	193 (30.9%)	165 (26.4%)	233 (37.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	29 (4.6%)	7.7	2178^th of 2242 public elementary schools	2.9%		9	2166^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.1%	12	35.0	37.0	43.0				34.0	38.0	23.0				33.0					$11,604	$1,709	$9,895
Jesse Keen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Plateau Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2880	621	29	21.4	81.8%	78 (12.6%)	101 (16.3%)	432 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	20.1	1922^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	14.3%		14.1	2060^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.8%	138	35.0	42.0	44.0				62.0	56.0	40.0				32.0					$10,337	$1,403	$8,934

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Avenue Academy

How many students attend Lincoln Avenue Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Lincoln Avenue Academy.

What district is Lincoln Avenue Academy in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Avenue Academy?

Students at Lincoln Avenue Academy are 40% White, 28% African American, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Lincoln Avenue Academy a good school?

Yes! Lincoln Avenue Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 109^th of 2242 Florida elementary schools.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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