Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(319) 433-1990
- Lincoln Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lincoln Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lincoln Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lincoln Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1203 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 11% |
| Black | 52% | 6% |
| White | 20% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterloo Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lincoln Elementary School is East High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Washington Carver Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fred Becker Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterloo Fred Becker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
1.3 miles
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180 1.3 PK-5 501 - Waterloo George Washington Carver Academy Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
1.3 miles
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500 1.3 6-8 488 - Waterloo East High School Grades: 9-12 | 908 students
2.1 miles
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400 2.1 9-12 908 - Waterloo Cunningham School Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
2.2 miles
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600 2.2 PK-5 403 - Waterloo Irving Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
2.3 miles
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800 2.3 PK-5 496
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