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Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loveland, Colorado, serving 236 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Thompson School District R-2j, which is ranked 46 out of 116 school districts in the state.

While Lincoln Elementary has a lower percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average, its academic performance lags behind both the district and state averages. Only 29.5% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 23.1% were proficient or better in Math, significantly lower than the district and state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.82% to 50.85% over the past three years. Interestingly, Lincoln Elementary's student-teacher ratio is lower than the district and state averages, suggesting smaller class sizes.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Thompson School District, Lincoln Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests, with Centennial Elementary consistently outperforming it. Lincoln Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 398 out of 938 Colorado elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 411 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's racial achievement gaps and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to these challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3312 North Douglas Avenue
       Loveland, CO  80538-2550

(970) 613-6200

District: Thompson School District R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,858 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lucile Erwin Middle School
High:    Loveland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
25.8%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Thompson School District R-2j.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $15,858. 10 elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Thompson School District R-2j:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson School District R-2j 46th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.03 382nd 808 52.7%
2005 66.40 293rd 823 64.4%
2006 65.00 318th 829 61.6%
2007 68.27 286th 852 66.4%
2008 59.67 378th 849 55.5%
2009 47.69 495th 872 43.2%
2010 50.49 508th 925 45.1%
2011 54.13 474th 935 49.3%
2012 40.29 601st 935 35.7%
2013 35.73 657th 954 31.1%
2014 37.85 632nd 962 34.3%
2015 53.28 398th 938 57.6%
2016 35.35 555th 914 39.3%
2017 36.85 552nd 929 40.6%
2018 28.83 636th 917 30.6%
2019 36.65 580th 965 39.9%
2021 26.88 552nd 710 22.3%
2022 36.67 547th 921 40.6%
2023 51.20 420th 933 55.0%
2024 54.12 411th 943 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.80 514th 596 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Open Quote The teachers at Lincoln are wonderful and very responsive to the children's needs. The principal is amazing. Both of my children are well cared for by a group of dedicated people who provide them with an excellent education. Don't be fooled by the test scores. There is a lot more to a school than that. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Open Quote This school not only pushes my children to their fullest potential, but the principle is extremely kind and nurturing as well. They came from another school within the district and they are excelling. As a parent I could not be more proud of this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 307 2 16 17 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 332 1 23 24 11 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 310 0 7 21 4 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 320 0 5 16 5 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 343 0 7 12 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 303 0 4 21 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 283 0 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 296 1 3 20 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 296 1 3 20 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 295 3 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 288 3 1 27 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 264 4 1 31 4 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 258 3 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 281 4 2 37 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 271 7 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 271 7 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 243 4 2 56 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 247 3 2 73 2 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 328 6 2 88 7 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 290 6 6 81 8 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 290 7 5 74 6 n/a n/a 0 382
2009 241 9 2 94 7 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 249 14 5 87 4 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 174 4 1 62 3 0 5 0 249
2012 152 4 1 55 4 0 7 0 223
2013 158 3 1 49 2 0 7 0 220
2014 149 3 2 59 0 0 7 0 220
2015 156 5 1 55 0 0 5 0 222
2016 145 0 2 51 0 0 10 0 208
2017 139 0 3 58 0 0 13 0 213
2018 158 2 2 66 0 0 16 0 244
2019 158 2 2 65 1 0 17 0 245
2020 159 4 2 61 3 0 19 0 248
2021 116 2 4 53 2 0 15 0 192
2022 145 3 1 57 1 0 19 0 226
2023 148 4 0 61 2 0 21 0 236

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.9 16.5 n/a
1989 391 22.5 17.3 6.9
1990 342 22.8 15.0 12.3
1991 346 20.5 16.8 9.8
1992 364 19.6 18.5 7.7
1993 330 18.9 17.5 10.6
1994 306 14.9 20.5 15.4
1995 322 19.1 16.9 19.3
1996 322 19.1 16.9 19.3
1997 328 19.0 17.3 20.4
1998 322 18.1 17.8 17.7
1999 304 18.1 16.8 18.8
2000 292 18.1 16.1 30.5
2001 327 19.7 16.6 24.5
2002 328 21.6 15.2 29.9
2003 328 21.6 15.2 29.9
2004 306 20.4 15.0 35.9
2005 327 18.9 17.3 38.5
2006 431 24.2 17.8 32.5
2007 391 24.6 15.9 33.8
2008 382 23.9 16.0 33.8
2009 353 23.4 15.1 36.3
2010 359 22.0 16.2 33.7
2011 249 17.6 14.1 49.4
2012 223 15.5 14.3 56.5
2013 220 14.0 15.6 59.1
2014 220 17.7 12.3 59.5
2015 222 18.0 12.3 60.4
2016 208 17.0 12.2 62
2017 213 15.7 13.5 63.8
2018 244 15.9 15.2 65.2
2019 245 17.2 14.2 66.9
2020 248 17.2 14.4 59.3
2021 192 17.3 11.0 48.4
2022 226 14.2 15.8 39.8
2023 236 14.6 16.1 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.9 16.5 n/a
1989 391 22.5 17.3 6.9
1990 342 22.8 15.0 12.3
1991 346 20.5 16.8 9.8
1992 364 19.6 18.5 7.7
1993 330 18.9 17.5 10.6
1994 306 14.9 20.5 15.4
1995 322 19.1 16.9 19.3
1996 322 19.1 16.9 19.3
1997 328 19.0 17.3 20.4
1998 322 18.1 17.8 17.7
1999 304 18.1 16.8 18.8
2000 292 18.1 16.1 30.5
2001 327 19.7 16.6 24.5
2002 328 21.6 15.2 29.9
2003 328 21.6 15.2 29.9
2004 306 20.4 15.0 35.9
2005 327 18.9 17.3 38.5
2006 431 24.2 17.8 32.5
2007 391 24.6 15.9 33.8
2008 382 23.9 16.0 33.8
2009 353 23.4 15.1 36.3
2010 359 22.0 16.2 33.7
2011 249 17.6 14.1 49.4
2012 223 15.5 14.3 56.5
2013 220 14.0 15.6 59.1
2014 220 17.7 12.3 59.5
2015 222 18.0 12.3 60.4
2016 208 17.0 12.2 62
2017 213 15.7 13.5 63.8
2018 244 15.9 15.2 65.2
2019 245 17.2 14.2 66.9
2020 248 17.2 14.4 59.3
2021 192 17.3 11.0 48.4
2022 226 14.2 15.8 39.8
2023 236 14.6 16.1 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,832
2020 $15,169
2021 $19,721
2022 $22,808
2023 $15,858

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 933 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)43.332.3
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)46.141.9
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.340.7
 0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)5035.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)48.239.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4139.4
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)34.139.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)5246.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)29.320
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.227.6
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School)12.845.2
 32.4%
   5th Grade Science (Thompson School District R-2j)35.433.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)43.640.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)49.446
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.445.4
 3%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)25.632.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.733.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)4027.4
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)45.842.4
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Lincoln Elementary School)33.619.3
 14.3%
   All Grades Math (Thompson School District R-2j)35.731.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students245236
 3.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6561
 6.2%
Pacific Islander00
White158148
 6.3%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%50.8%
 16.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 63% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 411th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lucile Erwin Middle School
High : Loveland High School


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