Edgar Gregory-Abraham Lincoln Education Center is a K-8 school located at 1101 Taft in the Fourth Ward area of Houston, Texas, United States. Gregory-Lincoln is a part of the Houston Independent School District and has a fine arts magnet program that takes students in both the elementary and middle school levels.
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gregory-lincoln Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center's student population of 502 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gregory-lincoln Educational Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6242 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
54%
Black
64%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregory-lincoln Educational Center's ranking?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center is ranked #6242 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gregory-lincoln Educational Center often compared to?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gregory-lincoln Educational Center?
502 students attend Gregory-lincoln Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gregory-lincoln Educational Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gregory-lincoln Educational Center?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gregory-lincoln Educational Center offer ?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gregory-lincoln Educational Center part of?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Gregory-lincoln Educational Center located?
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center is located in the Fourth Ward neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Fourth Ward.
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