Lincoln School

30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Lincoln School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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75-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
93%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.14
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillian Parks Hussey School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
310 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lincoln School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of Augusta School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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