Lincoln Central Elementary School
Tel:
(620) 336-8140
- Lincoln Central Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lincoln Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lincoln Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lincoln Central Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lincoln Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lincoln Central Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #671 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 83% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherryvale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Lincoln Central Elementary School is Cherryvale Senior / Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mound Valley Elementary School (8.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cherryvale Cherryvale Senior / Middle School Grades: 7-12 | 345 students
0.4 miles
700 S Carson
Cherryvale, KS 67335
(620) 336-8100 0.4 7-12 345 - Mound Valley Mound Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 168 students
8.9 miles
402 Walnut
Mound Valley, KS 67354
(620) 328-3121 8.9 PK-8 168 - Independence Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 472 students
9.2 miles
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854 9.2 PK-2 472 - Independence Independence Senior High School Grades: PK-12 | 592 students
9.3 miles
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815 9.3 PK-12 592 - Independence Independence Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 500 students
9.4 miles
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836 9.4 6-8 500
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