Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cardington-lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cardington, OH, covering approximately 71 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 8.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardington-lincoln Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardington-lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School is ranked #1224 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cardington-lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Cardington-lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Park Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cardington-lincoln Elementary School?
392 students attend Cardington-lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cardington-lincoln Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardington-lincoln Elementary School?
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cardington-lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardington-lincoln Elementary School part of?
Cardington-lincoln Elementary School is part of Cardington-Lincoln Local School District.
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