Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1002 W 11th
Liberal, KS 67905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
195 students

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(16-17)
40-49%
34%
(16-17)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2009–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Hispanic
74%
23%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
2%
7%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
17%
60%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
83%
0.42

Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 26-year historical data

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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
195 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.

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