Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2024)

700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 151 students in grades 3-4, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(21-22)
45-49%
29%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
32%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
23%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
7%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
83%
60%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
17%
0.31

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
33.8%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
151 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Iola School District.

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