Lincoln Elementary School
Tel:
(970)874-3700
- Lincoln Elementary School serves 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 540 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lincoln Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #951 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 67% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Delta County Joint No. 50 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Lincoln Elementary School is Delta County Opportunity School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Delta Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Delta Backpack Early Learning Academy Grades: PK | 177 students
0.4 miles
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970)874-9517 0.4 PK 177 - Delta Delta County Opportunity School Grades: 7-12 | 79 students
0.4 miles
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970)874-2753 0.4 7-12 79 - Delta Delta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 496 students
0.4 miles
910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970)874-8046 0.4 6-8 496 - Delta Garnet Mesa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 561 students
0.4 miles
600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970)874-8003 0.4 K-5 561 - Delta Delta Academy Of Applied Learning Alternative School
Grades: 5-8 | 19 students
0.6 miles
239 E 6th Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970)874-0835 0.6 5-8 19
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