Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln School For The Arts's student population of 467 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School For The Arts is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
79%
42%
White
6%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln School For The Arts's ranking?
Lincoln School For The Arts is ranked #964 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lincoln School For The Arts often compared to?
Lincoln School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmere School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School For The Arts?
467 students attend Lincoln School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lincoln School For The Arts students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln School For The Arts?
Lincoln School For The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln School For The Arts offer ?
Lincoln School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln School For The Arts part of?
Lincoln School For The Arts is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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