Serving 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% 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 Lincoln Elementary School?
650 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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