Lincoln Elementary

Set in Cudahy, Wisconsin, Lincoln Elementary is a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community, overseen by Cudahy School District. It educates 312 students across grades pre-K through 6.

Within Cudahy School District, which oversees 6 schools and 1,985 students, Lincoln Elementary is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Lincoln Elementary records that 43% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 31% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 10% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting Lincoln Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 64% of students at Lincoln Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Lincoln Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 38.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.6%.

In the broader community, Milwaukee County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,435, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Across Milwaukee County's 284 public schools (combined enrollment of about 122,496 students), Lincoln Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Saint Francis High, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Lincoln Elementary at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 45.9%.

Lincoln Elementary operates from a suburban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lincoln Elementary has climbed 18%, going from 265 students in 2018 to 312 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 61% to 43% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.7:1 in 2018 to 13.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.