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Lincoln Acres vs. Palmer Way

Should you attend Lincoln Acres or Palmer Way? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lincoln Acres
2200 Lanoitan Ave.
National City, CA 91950
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Palmer Way
2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lincoln Acres ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palmer Way ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
449 students
415 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Acres over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmer Way over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Acres.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmer Way.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Acres over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmer Way over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Acres with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the National Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Way with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the National Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7624 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4543 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Acres, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmer Way, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
32%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Acres who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the National Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Way who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the National Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Acres who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the National Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Way who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the National Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Acres by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palmer Way by grade.
Kindergarten Students
89
96
Grade 1 Students
49
51
Grade 2 Students
51
42
Grade 3 Students
60
63
Grade 4 Students
59
52
Grade 5 Students
83
62
Grade 6 Students
58
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
9%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Acres, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmer Way, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the National Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Acres, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmer Way, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Acres, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmer Way, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Acres, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmer Way, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the National Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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