Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ft Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Lincoln Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #287 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Ft Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Ft Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Custer Elementary School, Mary Stark Elementary School, Red Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
636 students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ft Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ft Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is part of Mandan 1 School District.
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