Lincoln Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Baxter Springs school district, covering approximately 27.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverton Elementary School, Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
245 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Baxter Springs School District.
School Reviews
Review Lincoln Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
