Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)

700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 151 students in grades 3-4, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
#336 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
151 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Iola School District.

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