The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 23% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a regular public school in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. It is part of the Kingsport City Schools district. The school draws from the surrounding neighborhoods within the city, a place that was originally designed as a "Model City" with distinct zones for housing, commerce, and industry. Today Kingsport blends a historic downtown core with a significant industrial presence, anchored by Eastman Chemical Company and other large employers. The area maintains a notably low cost of living, with home values well below national averages and rents that are manageable relative to typical household incomes.
On the 2024-25 Tennessee state assessments, Abraham Lincoln’s students showed a pattern that is best described as mixed. In math, slightly more than half of the tested students scored at or above the proficient level. In English language arts, just under half reached that bar. Science results were similar, with a little less than half of students scoring proficient or above. A social studies assessment from several years ago is not a reliable indicator today, as the state has since changed both the test and the proficiency standards, so that older score does not reflect current performance. Taken together across tested subjects, the school’s overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint relative to districts in Sullivan County. Because this is an elementary school, there is no four-year graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the records we received; a parent who wants to understand daily attendance patterns would need to ask the school directly.
The student body is diverse in its racial and ethnic makeup. A large majority of students are white, with a sizable group of students who identify as two or more races. Smaller shares are Hispanic, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native, and a very small number are Asian. Information on students receiving free or reduced-price meals was not available in the data provided, nor were counts for students with individualized education programs or English learners. These are gaps a family may want to explore with the school to get a fuller picture of the student population and the supports offered.
Housing in the school’s zip code reflects the broader Kingsport market: home values are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, and rents have risen noticeably over the past year but remain affordable relative to median incomes. Monthly mortgage payments on a typical home are roughly in line with what many households in the region can afford, and renting is slightly cheaper than buying in the current interest-rate environment. The city itself has seen industrial reinvestment, including a recycled containerboard facility and a molecular recycling plant, and continues to promote itself as one of the most affordable places to live in the country.
The district’s school brief did not turn up any recent major changes or initiatives that would directly affect Abraham Lincoln Elementary. That may reflect a period of stability, but families should check for updates from Kingsport City Schools on curriculum, programming, or facility plans. Without data on course access, staffing, or discipline, it is hard to assess the full texture of the school environment. What is clear is that Abraham Lincoln presents an option in a mid-sized Appalachian city with a planned industrial heritage, an affordable housing stock, and academic results that hover near the midpoint of its county peers.
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