Top Rankings
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,167 students in Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,167 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
30%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
65%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,593 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,267 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,593
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,267
$16,042
Best Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District?
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,167 students.
What is the rank of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District?
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District is ranked #263 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District?
65% of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District?
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,267 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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