Estherville Lincoln Central High School

1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Estherville Lincoln Central High School serves 395 students in grades 9-12.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Estherville Lincoln Central High School's student population of 395 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Estherville Lincoln Central High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
23%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
73%
74%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estherville Lincoln Central High School's ranking?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School is ranked #562 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
The graduation rate of Estherville Lincoln Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
395 students attend Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Estherville Lincoln Central High School students are White, 23% 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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estherville Lincoln Central High School offer ?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Estherville Lincoln Central High School part of?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School is part of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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