Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
122 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Coldwater Community Schools School District.
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