Lincoln Elementary School

238 Buhl Street North
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lincoln Elementary School serves the northwest part of Twin Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being around 5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#664 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
41%
20-24%
55%
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Black
9%
1%
White
42%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
(22-23)
25.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oregon Trail Elementary School, Sawtooth Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
327 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Lincoln Elementary School serves the northwest part of Twin Falls, ID, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone edge being around 5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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