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Besser Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School

Should you attend Besser Elementary School or Lincoln Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Besser Elementary School
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Lincoln Elementary School
309 W Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
493 students
131 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Besser Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Besser Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Besser Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Besser Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpena Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpena Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1483 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2604 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Besser Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Besser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Besser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Besser Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Besser Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lincoln Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
24
Grade 1 Students
85
28
Grade 2 Students
77
21
Grade 3 Students
82
18
Grade 4 Students
85
25
Grade 5 Students
78
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
89%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Besser Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpena Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Besser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Besser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Besser Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpena Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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