Lincoln Elem School

Located at 14100 Honore Ave, in Dixmoor, Illinois, Lincoln Elem School is a tight-knit primary school that serves 174 students (grades pre-K through K), overseen by W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147. That puts it 54% smaller than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 814 students; Lincoln Elem School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Lincoln Elem School records that 51% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 49% Black. The wider county runs roughly 27% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.4:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. Around 97% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Cook County (around 66%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Cook County put median household income runs about $83,498, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which Lincoln Elem School is one.

The closest other public school is Martin L King Elem School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 173 students in 2018 compared to 174 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 33% to 51% across the same window.

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