Serving 179 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School serves the northeast part of Jamestown, ND, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone edge. The furthest point in the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
15 teachers
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 0.45, which is less 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
#302 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
5%
White
73%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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?
179 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Jamestown 1 School District.
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