Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
168 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lincoln Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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