Lincoln Center

222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades 3-6, Lincoln Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Center's student population of 294 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#658 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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66%
64%
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69%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Center's ranking?
Lincoln Center is ranked #658 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Center?
294 students attend Lincoln Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lincoln Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Center?
Lincoln Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Center offer ?
Lincoln Center offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Center part of?
Lincoln Center is part of Albia Comm School District.

School Reviews

5   12/26/2017
This is a good place to go to school because you get nice things from teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Hannah

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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