The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is a public elementary school in Paramount serving kindergarten through fifth grade, situated in a densely populated, predominantly working-class community in southeast Los Angeles County. The school's enrollment is small, drawn almost entirely from families of limited means: a very substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with smaller representations of Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and white students.
The school's state test results show proficiency rates below the midpoint for schools tested in Los Angeles County. In English language arts, proficiency varies by grade, with third and fifth grade students reaching about half or slightly less, while fourth grade edges lower. Math proficiency drops notably in fifth grade to roughly a quarter of students, a steeper decline than in ELA. Science proficiency in fifth grade tracks similarly low. These results reflect the academic challenges common in schools serving high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, and a parent may want to look into whether the school has targeted interventions in place, particularly in math and upper elementary grades.
Paramount sits on the margins of suburban Los Angeles, a once-agricultural area revitalized since the 1980s with tree-lined streets, public art, and modest family-oriented housing. It is a built-out community with moderate walkability and a grid of residential and commercial streets rather than a traditional downtown. The industrial base remains strong, employing workers in manufacturing, health care, and retail. Housing values are moderate relative to Los Angeles County benchmarks, and rents are modest, making the area affordable for working families. The city has been investing in civic anchors: the county library reopened in 2024 after renovation, parks are nearby and maintained, and bus transit connects to nearby colleges and employment centers via Metro and Long Beach Transit routes. The Metro C Line station lies within a reasonable distance for transit-dependent families.
The Paramount Unified School District, to which Abraham Lincoln belongs, approved a major bond measure in November 2024 to repair aging school infrastructure, with most schools in the district built more than sixty years ago and many elementary classrooms unchanged since then. The district is also launching a Spanish Dual Language Immersion program at two elementary schools starting in kindergarten, with transport provided for students whose home school is elsewhere. These are longer-term changes that reshape facility conditions and offer new pathway options for families willing to commit to multilingual education.
Abraham Lincoln serves a community under economic pressure but not without assets or intention. The school's academic performance is a real concern and calls for direct conversation with staff about reading and math support, but enrollment remains stable and the broader district is investing in physical improvements and program breadth. A family considering this school would be choosing a small, heavily Latino, economically disadvantaged public elementary where academic proficiency is below county median and where success will depend on active family engagement and clear expectations from school leadership about closing skill gaps.
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