Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)

603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lincoln Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
78 students
This chart display total students of Lincoln Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Lincoln Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Lincoln Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Lincoln Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
≥80%
76%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≥80%
71%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
73%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
78 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Centerville Community School District.

Recent Articles

Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
Looming School Bus Strike Leave Students in a Transportation Pickle
A possible school bus strike in New York City may leave more than 150,000 students scrambling for a ride to school.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.