Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Heights Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Heights Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lincoln Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Elementary School, Banks Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
645 students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lincoln Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Heights Elementary School?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Heights Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Heights Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Heights Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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