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About this school
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Oak Park, Illinois that is part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97.
It serves 552 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades K - 5
552 Students
44 Teachers
1111 S Grove AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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32%
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American, or Asian
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Last updated Mar 19, 2026
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Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
$6,819
raised using DonorsChoose
14
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
55
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has received support from
40 individuals from Illinois and
15 individuals out-of-state.
