Lincoln Elementary School

720 S 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1753 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
33%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
13%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
36%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #1753 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
191 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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