Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Elementary School serves the southwest part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with most living about 0.7 miles from the school and the furthest edge being 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #298 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steele Elementary School, Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
310 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Elementary School located?
Lincoln Elementary School is located in the South Denver neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in South Denver.
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