Lincoln Elementary School

615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 467 students in grades 3-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#568 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #568 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clay Central-everly Elementary School, Fairview Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
467 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Spencer Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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