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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Public Grades K-6

988^th

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of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 3% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a K–6 school in East Chicago, Indiana, serving 282 students as part of the School City of East Chicago — the smallest school among its nearby comparators in this high-poverty northwest Indiana community. About 75.89% of its students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25, and chronic absenteeism stood at 33.6%, well above the district (25.8%) and state (16.7%) rates.

Academically, the school sits at the bottom of the state. In 2025–26 it ranked 988th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (3rd percentile, 0 stars) — the lowest rank of any nearby school. It earned 0 stars every year from 2015–16 through 2025–26 except 2024–25, when it earned 1 star. Its ELA proficiency (6.57%) and Math proficiency (10.22%) were the lowest among all nearby schools, and far below the School City of East Chicago averages (ELA 14.21%, Math 17.65%) and state grade-level averages (roughly 40–52%). For comparison, Nathan Hale Elementary School posted 43.2% ELA and East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy posted 36.27% ELA. No grade level at Abraham Lincoln exceeded 14.29% in any tested subject.

What stands out most is the gap between resources and results: the school has the highest per-student spending ($16,751 in 2023–24) and the lowest student–teacher ratio (10.7) of all nearby schools, plus the smallest enrollment — yet the lowest test scores. Neighboring same-district schools such as William McKinley Elementary School, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, and George Washington Elementary School show pockets of grade-level strength that Abraham Lincoln lacks. Attendance is a likely factor: its 33.6% chronic absenteeism was higher than every other school in its district, though it improved from 39.9% the prior year and 55.7% in 2020–21. Science and Social Studies proficiency did edge up slightly. With only 282 students, year-to-year percentages can swing widely, but a decade of bottom-decile results suggests systemic challenges.

282

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,403

Per pupil spending ?

75.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

3551 Block Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312

(219) 391-4096

District: School City of East Chicago

Students who attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Joseph Block Middle School
High:	East Chicago Central High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.9%

Hispanic:

20.6%

White:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2016 → 3rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (10% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 15% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school10%

District avg16%

Indiana avg47%

988^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the School City of East Chicago

348^th of 374School City of East Chicago among Indiana 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	5.7	988 of 1015	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.6	902 of 1005	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.4	926 of 1011	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	7.8	956 of 1016	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.5	926 of 1020	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.8	947 of 1016	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.0	983 of 1031	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.6	934 of 1027	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	8.6	955 of 1033	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.6	978 of 1046	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.6	972 of 1040	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	25.7	882 of 1036	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.2	631 of 1035	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	15.5	922 of 1015	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	29.0	830 of 1025	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	11.5	937 of 1009	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	20.2	862 of 1003	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	7.8	952 of 996	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.7	959 of 985	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	8.5	915 of 961	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	8.0	914 of 959	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	13.3	309 of 326	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies13%-34 vs state

Science13%

Math10%

English Language Arts7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-6	3551 Block Avenue	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4096	282	26	10.7	75.9%	5 (1.8%)	214 (75.9%)	58 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	5.7	988^th of 1015 public elementary schools	2.7%		11.6	902^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	10.2%	86	7.1	6.7	6.5	5.9			6.6	14.3	10.0	9.7	5.9			10.2	13.3	12.1	12.7	12.9			$19,403	$3,307	$16,097
East Chicago Lighthouse	Public, Charter	K-8	3916 Pulaski	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	East Chicago Lighthouse Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 378-7450	495	30	16.5	—	3 (0.6%)	272 (54.9%)	205 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	13.9	877^th of 1015 public elementary schools	13.6%		6.6	965^th of 1005 public elementary schools	4.0%	88	13.7	11.9	31.5	13.5	10.6	21.8	17.6	16.0	16.7	11.1	11.5	10.6	16.7	13.7	32.5	5.8	17.4	25.9			$10,760	$2,501	$8,259
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-6	2400 Cardinal Drive	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4169	433	28	15.5	72.3%	2 (0.5%)	239 (55.2%)	180 (41.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	10.6	928^th of 1015 public elementary schools	8.6%		8.1	950^th of 1005 public elementary schools	5.5%	22	14.0	17.7	14.1	6.0			12.7	24.4	41.2	14.1	9.0			21.3	13.7	6.1	9.4	9.4			$15,691	$3,370	$12,321
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1402 E Chicago Ave	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 392-3650	424	26	16.3	63.7%	3 (0.7%)	159 (37.5%)	251 (59.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	48.7	539^th of 1015 public elementary schools	46.9%		39.8	625^th of 1005 public elementary schools	37.8%	86	34.6	43.2	48.9	35.4	30.0	26.7	36.3	53.9	56.8	26.7	30.4	18.0	11.1	33.0	43.2	32.6	37.8	28.9			$12,814	$2,424	$10,390
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-6	4411 Magoun	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4192	400	29	13.6	74.0%	3 (0.8%)	111 (27.8%)	281 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	17.3	842^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	17.0%		13.9	876^th of 1005 public elementary schools	12.8%	34	9.8	18.5	16.7	21.2			16.3	32.8	22.2	14.3	28.9			25.4	24.1	25.0	24.5	16.7			$15,212	$2,848	$12,364
William McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-6	4825 Magoun Ave	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4186	509	31	16.6	70.3%	13 (2.6%)	190 (37.3%)	287 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	12.7	892^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	12.1%		8.8	939^th of 1005 public elementary schools	6.6%	47	3.8	25.4	9.6	14.1			12.3	21.5	37.3	20.5	14.1			22.8	18.6	12.5	15.5	16.9			$13,658	$2,906	$10,752
Nathan Hale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1831 Oliver St	Whiting	46394	Lake County	School City of Whiting	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 659-0738	396	26	15.3	66.7%	60 (15.2%)	10 (2.5%)	315 (79.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	46.1	561^st of 1015 public elementary schools	44.7%		50	515^th of 1005 public elementary schools	48.8%	46	32.8	45.6	50.7				43.2	49.3	35.3	33.8				39.3	30.9		30.9	40.9	100%		$13,006	$1,239	$11,768
Washington Irving Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4727 Pine Ave	Hammond	46327	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2467	754	37	20.1	56.4%	27 (3.6%)	146 (19.4%)	549 (72.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	12.9	889^th of 1015 public elementary schools	12.4%		8.5	944^th of 1005 public elementary schools	6.1%	55	18.0	18.9	24.8	12.9			18.7	26.5	26.7	15.8	1.1			18.0	14.4	7.5	10.9	25.7	89.4%		$9,570	$1,234	$8,336
Warren G Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3211 165th St	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7351	755	43	17.6	54.4%	107 (14.2%)	235 (31.1%)	370 (49.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.4%)	22.1	808^th of 1015 public elementary schools	20.4%		21.1	804^th of 1005 public elementary schools	20.0%	4	17.8	12.4	35.5	20.8			21.8	22.9	37.1	28.0	20.8			27.0	25.8	21.8	23.7	29.0	80.4%		$10,007	$1,406	$8,600
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4221 Towle Ave	Hammond	46327	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2475	565	32	17.7	61.2%	33 (5.8%)	175 (31.0%)	332 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	7.5	963^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	5.1%		9.3	928^th of 1005 public elementary schools	7.7%	35	5.6	4.8	11.6	15.4			8.6	11.1	17.7	10.1	11.5			12.4	16.1	13.5	14.9	18.8	88.8%		$10,173	$1,355	$8,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph Block Middle School
High : East Chicago Central High School

How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 282 students attended Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.

Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School are 76% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in?

School City of East Chicago

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2024–25 school spending dataOct 28, 2026

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2024–25 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 20, 2026

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