Serving 361 students in grades 1-4, Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary serves the southeast part of Watertown, SD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary - 05's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks within the top 5% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary - 05 is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 619 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
75%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary - 05's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is ranked #18 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 05?
361 students attend Lincoln Elementary - 05.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lincoln Elementary - 05 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary - 05?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 05 offer ?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary - 05 part of?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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