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Lincoln Elementary School vs. Cunningham School

Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Cunningham 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
Lincoln Elementary School
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cunningham School
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Cunningham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cunningham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
492 students
401 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cunningham School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cunningham School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cunningham School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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 Waterloo Comm School District and the state of Iowa, 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 Cunningham School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1077 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#1179 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cunningham School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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 Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa 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 Cunningham School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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 Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa 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 Cunningham School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
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 Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa 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 Cunningham School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa 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 Lincoln Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cunningham School by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
32
Kindergarten Students
97
50
Grade 1 Students
84
66
Grade 2 Students
73
63
Grade 3 Students
58
65
Grade 4 Students
73
69
Grade 5 Students
73
56

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 Lincoln Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
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 Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Asian at Cunningham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
12%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
58%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
10%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
6%
7%
% Two or more races
15%
13%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
80%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
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 Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, 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 Cunningham School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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