Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Trail Elementary School serves the southeastern part of the Lamar, IN school district, covering an area of approximately 88.9 square miles, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 6.8 miles, reaching up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln Trail Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Trail Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lincoln Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Turnham Education Center, Chrisney Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
380 students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lincoln Trail Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Trail Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Trail Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.
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