Top Rankings
Lincoln School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 336 students in Lincoln School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Lincoln School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
336 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,274 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,274
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,149
$17,212
Best Lincoln School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 South Fourth
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4487
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4487
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 East North
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Lincoln, KS 67455
(785) 524-4193
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District manages 2 public schools serving 336 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District is ranked #47 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln School District?
83% of Lincoln School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Lincoln School District?
Lincoln School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,149 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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