Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lincoln K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: 66%
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln K-8 Choice Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Rochester, MN school district, encompassing approximately 216.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.8 miles and the furthest edge located 17.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln K-8 School's student population of 506 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln K-8 School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln K-8 School often compared to?
Lincoln K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln K-8 School?
506 students attend Lincoln K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln K-8 School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lincoln K-8 School offer ?
Lincoln K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln K-8 School part of?
Lincoln K-8 School is part of Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln K-8 School located?
Lincoln K-8 School is located in the Slatterly Park neighborhood of Rochester, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in Slatterly Park.
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