The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Science. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Jackson, Tennessee, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Madison County school system. Located on Whitehall Street, the school sits within a city that functions as the regional trade, healthcare, employment, and entertainment hub for West Tennessee. Jackson has a mid-sized city texture, with healthcare as its largest industry, followed by manufacturing that includes automotive parts, food processing, and equipment production. The city’s growth has been modest in recent years, and its built environment is largely auto-oriented, with major commercial corridors along Highland Avenue and near Interstate 40 exits. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact to parents were found in publicly reported sources.
Enrollment at Lincoln Elementary is moderate for its grade band. The student body is predominantly Black, with a very small share of white students and Hispanic students, and a notable presence of students identifying as two or more races. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the number of students with individualized education programs or English learner status, was not reported in the available records, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the level of economic need and special education supports.
State assessment results for the most recent school year show that proficiency rates across tested subjects were low. In math, about one in nine students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the rate was roughly one in eight. In science, it was about one in six. These figures place the school well below typical statewide benchmarks, though a direct comparison with other Madison County schools was not possible because the comparison cohort was too small to generate a reliable index. Participation rates on the assessments were high, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students in tested grades. Because Lincoln Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data were available in the source records.
No specialized academic programs, magnet themes, or course access offerings were listed in the data provided. The school appears to follow a standard elementary curriculum within the district’s regular programming. The absence of program details means a family with specific interests in, say, a particular instructional model or enrichment pathway may wish to research further.
Housing in the school’s area sits below both the Tennessee state and national benchmarks for home values, while rents are modest relative to income. The estimated monthly mortgage cost and rent-to-income ratio suggest that housing here is more affordable than in many parts of the country. Jackson’s economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education institutions, which include six colleges and universities within the city limits. Civic anchors such as the Carl Perkins Civic Center and nearby state parks provide some recreational and cultural options.
For a family considering Lincoln Elementary, the core picture is that of a neighborhood elementary school serving a predominantly Black student body in a mid-sized regional city, with academic outcomes that are low across tested subjects. A parent would want to have a direct conversation with school staff about academic interventions, support services, and any enrichment or special programs the school may offer beyond what the available data captures. The school’s role as a regular public elementary within a district that did not report recent major changes suggests a stable institutional setting, but the absence of discipline, attendance, and staffing data leaves several important aspects of the school environment unaddressed.
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