Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Lincoln Elementary School serves 205 students in grades 5-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 93% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(10-11)
93%
82%
(10-11)
88%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
205 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Lamar School District No. Re-2.

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