Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FT Lincoln Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mandan, ND, covering an area of approximately 206.3 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being nearly 30 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ft Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Lincoln Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Ft Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Ft Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Stark Elementary School, Custer Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
455 students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ft Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ft Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ft Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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