Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)

115 Midvale Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(15-16)
75-79%
78%
(15-16)
75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
2%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
8%
10%
Black
(15-16)
2%
6%
White
(15-16)
85%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
260 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Sioux City Community School District.

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