Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School serves the east part of Fargo, ND, within an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
19%
5%
White
46%
70%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
330 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Elementary School located?
Lincoln Elementary School is located in the Lincoln neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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