Lincoln School

500 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lincoln School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lincoln School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1767 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
34%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
45%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
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White
60%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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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 Michigan.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln School's ranking?
Lincoln School is ranked #1767 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lincoln School often compared to?
Lincoln Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Lincoln School?
234 students attend Lincoln School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lincoln School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln School offer ?
Lincoln School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln School part of?
Lincoln School is part of South Haven School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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