Lincoln Elementary School

910 Forest Avenue

School District

Evanston Central Consolidated 65
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on March 16, 2023

Honestly, this school is just bad. I have transferred schools a lot and this is the worst by far. So glad i have moved on from this school and have a proper learning experience. Keep in mind I am a passed student with special needs. If you are perfectly average this school should be fine
Submitted by parent on October 26, 2019

Our son loves Lincoln (4th year there). He is a minority student and has a 504 plan as well. I’ve found the school to be accommodating and feel well supported. By the way, some information listed here is not current.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2019

Just finishing kindergarten but our experience with the teacher are not so great
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2018

This school contains so many teachers and staff who care and work hard to bring a good experience to our children. I notice if there are places they feel they may fall short, the school and district are always working on continuous improvement and how to reach each student.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2017

Staff are not experienced for special needs kids.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2017

Library has become a danger for young girls as boys are taught to harm
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2017

Our daughter graduated from Lincoln in the Spring of 2016. We had amazing teachers - they form the heart of this excellent community school. My one complaint would be the Principal, but the fantastic Assistant Principal was promoted into the role last year and by all accounts has done a stellar job. Muddy field has been fixed, big renovation has been completed, the community is warm and welcoming.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2014

Sadly, I've been quite underwhelmed with this school over the years. I suppose education has changed over the last decade and I find it hardly recognizable today. I've asked myself many times over the years if it's Lincoln, District 65, or just education these days and I'm not sure of the appropriate answer. Nonetheless, Lincoln has been disappointing to me. We've had our three children here for the last four years and have only had two good teachers between the three of them. The principal is absent, seemingly uninspired and uninspiring, and principal before was aggressive and unwelcoming. I want to love this school, as it's so close and the community is great, but the school and it's staff and lack of staff (office) just don't get the job done. Things need to change from the testing, to the short lunch, to the short recess, and teaching to the test. I don't feel we can raise inspired, free-thinking, functioning, happy children until we make some changes in our schools. Lincoln has just not done it for us.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2014

We have been a part of the Lincoln community for several years. The teachers are caring and communicative. The parent community is highly involved. There are many after-school activities and wonderful community-building events. I would definitely recommend Lincoln to other families.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2014

Lincoln is a school that has grown faster than it can handle. Consensus among parents I've polled is that the new Principal doesn't respond to emails or calls and is rarely seen. New renovation left the field where kids used to play a mess and unusable. Outdoor play space severely limited. Indoor recess is awful: no physical activity, kids must be quiet, etc. This school is a mess. We're looking to get the heck out.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2013

Lincoln has gone through significant changes in the last three years. There is a gorgeous renovated building (with multi-purpose room, new classrooms, and bright windows), two new young principals, and a growing population now over 500 kids. With that has come changes in leadership and enrichment offerings. This school is certainly on the up and a very popular place to be right now.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2012

I have one child now finishing kindergarten. It's been a phenomenal year for our child and for us. The school is in the midst of some much-needed renovations; it will be wonderful not to have to eat lunch in the gym, and to have an auditorium that holds the entire student body.....as well as to have playgrounds and playspaces back from the construction trucks! The physical space results in the one star off.....the teachers, staff, other students and other families have been AMAZING. Very diverse population, strong emphasis on respect, nice positive behavioral incentive program, strong PTA offerings after school....we're thrilled to be part of the Lincoln community.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2011

I have 2 children at this school. One is in middle school now and she did fine, except for the kindergarten class needs lots of work. My other daughter has been recently diagnosed with ADD, I had issues previously but was told by teachers she would grow out of it. I have to say with the type of issues someone should have spoken to me earlier. I hate to feel that she was just overlooked academically. However, I am dealing with it now and working very hard with her, I just feel that with this common disorder teacher needs to read the signs since they do have our kids for the better part of the day and can see the issues in that setting where it is important. The parent community is awesome.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2011

I have 3 kids at Lincoln K,3,5. The school has had strong teachers with small class sizes. The facilities are the weakest link - and are on a plan to be improved by the school district. The math curriculum is strong and differentiation is happening in the classroom - although it took 1/2 year to kick in. I am most impressed by the other kids. Great diverse student body with extremely talented children in many dimensions. There are many activities before/after school from an outstanding Chess program to languages and Yoga. The parent base is re-energizing and activating with a VERY large K class this year and expected for next year. The Principal has been with the School for 10 years and brought stability to the school as it re-energizes for continued improvement. As you look at test scores I encourage you to look at all bands as there is a very diverse student body. There is strength throughout the spectrum and the trend is moving the right direction.