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

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(15-16)
75-79%
78%
(15-16)
75-79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
3%
2%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
7%
10%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
2%
6%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
84%
78%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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?
84% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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