Abraham Lincoln

About Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was an iconic American president who served from 1861 to 1865. He is best known for leading the country through the Civil War and ultimately abolishing slavery in the United States. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to democracy and justice and his ability to unify the country during a time of great turmoil.
Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809, and moved to Illinois at the age of 21. He began his political career in the Illinois state legislature, where he served four terms. In 1858, he ran for the U.S. Senate against Stephen Douglas, and while he lost the election, his eloquent speeches during the debates gained national attention. In 1860, he was elected president, becoming the first Republican president in the country’s history.
Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the Civil War, which began shortly after his inauguration. He was determined to preserve the Union and worked tirelessly to end the war. In 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were free. He also signed the 13th Amendment, which officially abolished slavery in the United States.
Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, just weeks after the end of the Civil War. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to democracy and justice, as well as his ability to bring the country together during a time of great turmoil.

Address:	15324 Ca Ave. Paramount, CA 90723
Phone:	(562) 602-8036
Site:	paramount.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	625 students

Overview Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln serves 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Abraham Lincoln placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Verdict on Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.