Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 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 | #1210 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 48% | 6% |
| White | 30% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | 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 | 66% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dubuque 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 Dubuque Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is George Washington Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dubuque George Washington Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 61%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 647 students10
0.5 miles
51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800 0.5 6-8 647 - Dubuque Bryant Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 290 students10
0.8 miles
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400 0.8 PK-5 290 - Dubuque Dubuque Senior High School Math: 81% | Reading: 73%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,585 student10
0.9 miles
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500 0.9 9-12 1,585 - Dubuque Prescott Elementary School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 295 students10
0.9 miles
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200 0.9 PK-5 295 - Dubuque Irving Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 77%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 507 students10
1.1 miles
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800 1.1 PK-5 507
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