Lincoln Center

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Lincoln Center ranks 199 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Center is an elementary school located in Albia, Iowa, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 293 students. It is part of the Albia Community School District, which is ranked 68 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Center consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.6% of 6th graders at Lincoln Center were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.5%. Similarly, 84% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 76.3%. Additionally, Lincoln Center has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.5) compared to the nearby Ottumwa schools (around 14-22) and the state average, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment.

While Lincoln Center outperforms the nearby Ottumwa schools in test scores and other metrics, the Moravia Elementary School and Eddyville Elementary, which are also relatively close to Lincoln Center, show comparable or even stronger academic performance in certain areas, such as Mathematics.

Detail:

Public 3-6

222 N 2nd Street
Albia, IA 52531

(641) 932-2161

District: Albia Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,237

Students who attend Lincoln Center usually attend:

Middle:	Albia Middle School
High:	Albia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Center ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.13. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Lincoln Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Albia Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Center is 13.2. 1 elementary schools in the Albia Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Center employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Center is $11,237. 1 elementary schools in the Albia Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Albia Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albia Community School District 68^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.88	367^th	626	41.4%
2013	43.68	433^rd	624	30.6%
2014	43.41	426^th	603	29.4%
2015	51.65	372^nd	616	39.6%
2016	51.09	363^rd	599	39.4%
2017	70.51	173^rd	574	69.9%
2018	66.61	200^th	567	64.7%
2019	64.36	226^th	603	62.5%
2021	54.78	287^th	567	49.4%
2022	77.47	100^th	574	82.6%
2023	70.74	160^th	565	71.7%
2024	65.13	199^th	557	64.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	401	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
1989	398	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	417	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1991	428	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1992	433	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1993	429	0	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
1994	415	0	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1995	420	1	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1996	420	1	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1997	413	1	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1998	410	1	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
1999	407	3	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
2000	420	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	-39	389
2001	375	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
2002	346	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
2003	346	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
2004	354	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2005	350	3	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2006	319	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2007	327	6	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2008	319	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
2009	310	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2010	303	2	2	9	2	0	3	0	321
2011	312	1	1	12	2	0	4	0	332
2012	320	2	2	12	1	0	7	0	344
2013	320	3	0	12	1	0	13	0	349
2014	317	2	1	14	0	0	13	0	347
2015	320	6	0	11	0	0	16	0	353
2016	322	14	1	15	0	0	13	0	365
2017	329	16	0	17	0	0	15	0	377
2018	344	6	0	16	0	0	16	0	382
2019	323	8	0	12	0	0	14	0	357
2020	314	2	0	12	0	0	15	0	343
2021	287	3	0	11	1	0	11	0	313
2022	271	2	0	10	1	0	10	0	294
2023	270	1	0	11	1	0	10	0	293
2024	282	3	1	11	1	0	6	0	304

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 Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	25.5	16.0	28.4
1989	407	26.5	15.3	27.5
1990	428	25.8	16.5	0
1991	438	28.5	15.3	22.1
1992	442	30.0	14.7	25.3
1993	439	30.0	14.6	24.6
1994	425	27.7	15.3	27.3
1995	438	28.3	15.5	27.4
1996	438	28.3	15.5	27.4
1997	428	28.3	15.1	29.2
1998	423	27.9	15.2	28.6
1999	423	27.9	15.2	37.4
2000	389	28.2	13.8	38.1
2001	386	28.3	13.6	40.2
2002	351	27.1	13.0	42.2
2003	351	27.1	13.0	42.2
2004	362	26.4	13.7	32.9
2005	364	25.9	14.1	37.1
2006	330	26.2	12.6	40.6
2007	339	24.6	13.8	39.2
2008	327	23.6	13.9	33.9
2009	317	24.7	12.8	31.2
2010	321	24.6	13.0	38
2011	332	22.5	14.7	46.1
2012	344	23.5	14.6	46.8
2013	349	23.0	15.1	50.7
2014	347	23.8	14.5	42.1
2015	353	24.0	14.7	43.3
2016	365	23.0	15.8	43.3
2017	377	23.6	15.9	40.6
2018	382	24.4	15.6	38
2019	357	22.0	16.1	40.1
2020	343	22.0	15.5	39.9
2021	313	19.9	15.6	39.3
2022	294	23.0	12.7	36.7
2023	293	23.3	12.5	42
2024	304	22.9	13.2	42.4

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 Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	25.5	16.0	28.4
1989	407	26.5	15.3	27.5
1990	428	25.8	16.5	0
1991	438	28.5	15.3	22.1
1992	442	30.0	14.7	25.3
1993	439	30.0	14.6	24.6
1994	425	27.7	15.3	27.3
1995	438	28.3	15.5	27.4
1996	438	28.3	15.5	27.4
1997	428	28.3	15.1	29.2
1998	423	27.9	15.2	28.6
1999	423	27.9	15.2	37.4
2000	389	28.2	13.8	38.1
2001	386	28.3	13.6	40.2
2002	351	27.1	13.0	42.2
2003	351	27.1	13.0	42.2
2004	362	26.4	13.7	32.9
2005	364	25.9	14.1	37.1
2006	330	26.2	12.6	40.6
2007	339	24.6	13.8	39.2
2008	327	23.6	13.9	33.9
2009	317	24.7	12.8	31.2
2010	321	24.6	13.0	38
2011	332	22.5	14.7	46.1
2012	344	23.5	14.6	46.8
2013	349	23.0	15.1	50.7
2014	347	23.8	14.5	42.1
2015	353	24.0	14.7	43.3
2016	365	23.0	15.8	43.3
2017	377	23.6	15.9	40.6
2018	382	24.4	15.6	38
2019	357	22.0	16.1	40.1
2020	343	22.0	15.5	39.9
2021	313	19.9	15.6	39.3
2022	294	23.0	12.7	36.7
2023	293	23.3	12.5	42
2024	304	22.9	13.2	42.4

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 Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$464 (4.1%)	$10,772 (95.9%)	$11,237

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Center

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 226^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 565 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Center)	81.1	67.1	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)	81.1	67.1	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Center)	82.7	85.7	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)	82.7	85.7	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Center)	65.9	77.6	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)	65.9	77.6	11.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Center)	73.6	81.8	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)	73.6	81.8	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Center)	69.9	76.7	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)	69.9	76.7	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Center)	74.2	72.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)	74.2	72.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Center)	77.8	88.2	10.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Albia Community School District)	77.8	88.2	10.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Center)	80	87	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Albia Community School District)	80	87	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	357	293	17.9%
African American	8	1	87.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	11	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	323	270	16.4%
Two or More Races	14	10	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	42%	1.9%

Schools Near Lincoln Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Center	Public	3-6	222 N 2nd Street	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 932-2161	304	23	13.2	42.4%	282 (92.8%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.1	199^th of 557 public elementary schools	64.3%		70.7	160^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.7%	39	61.3	76.4	75.9	83.6	84.0	77.8	75.9	74.6	72.3	$11,237	$464	$10,772
Kendall Center	Public	PK	701 Washington Ave E	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 932-2161	64	2	32.0	18.8%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Grant Center	Public	K-2	520 South Clinton Street	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 932-2161	226	18	12.6	43.4%	211 (93.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)										$12,633	$1,337	$11,297
Moravia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	507 N Trussell Ave	Moravia	52571	Appanoose County	Moravia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 724-3241	160	14	11.4	55.0%	157 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	318^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.9%		71	156^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.4%	162	58.3	60.9	87.5		66.7	73.9	79.2		62.5	$11,986	$773	$11,212
Blakesburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 S Wilson	Blakesburg	52536	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 938-2203	97	11	8.5	37.1%	93 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39	392^nd of 557 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.2	424^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.0%	32		46.7	69.2	66.7		73.3	76.9	58.3	61.5	$13,338	$575	$12,764
Eddyville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	702 Vance Street	Eddyville	52553	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 969-4281	277	20	13.8	36.5%	259 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	67.5	181^st of 557 public elementary schools	67.5%		59.3	254^th of 565 public elementary schools	55.0%	73	75.0	80.6	65.8	79.5	88.9	83.3	73.7	82.1	65.8	$11,732	$326	$11,406
Twin Cedars Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2204 Highway G71	Bussey	50044	Marion County	Twin Cedars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 944-5245	179	11	16.6	50.3%	166 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	31.3	437^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.5%		28.5	447^th of 565 public elementary schools	20.9%	10	57.9	64.0	63.2	63.2	78.9	56.0	68.4	36.8	57.9	$12,458	$838	$11,621
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1306 W Williams	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-7179	593	26	22.8	45.0%	299 (50.4%)	66 (11.1%)	153 (25.8%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	14 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Liberty Elementary School	Public	3-6	50 Traxler Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 682-4502	764	55	13.8	56.7%	381 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	200 (26.2%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	7.5	522^nd of 557 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.8	528^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	42.9	48.7	45.9	56.8	62.9	45.2	48.9	46.6	31.9	$13,867	$1,196	$12,671
Douma Elementary School	Public	1-2	307 W. Mary St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4668	345	29	11.6	55.1%	173 (50.1%)	16 (4.6%)	96 (27.8%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$14,254	$1,164	$13,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Center

Is Lincoln Center a good school?

Lincoln Center ranks 199^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Center?

Students at Lincoln Center are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lincoln Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Lincoln Center.

What district is Lincoln Center in?

Albia Community School District

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Center attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albia Middle School
High : Albia High School

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