Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Summary:

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Estherville, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 384 students. The school is part of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which is ranked 250 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The student population at Estherville Lincoln Central High School has become more diverse in recent years, with 68.23% White, 1.04% African American, 28.39% Hispanic, 0.52% Asian, and 1.82% two or more races. The school's test scores on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, with 10th-grade proficiency rates of 61% in math and 73.2% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 66% and 73.8%, respectively. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.34% to 50.89% over the past three school years, and spends $15,835 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as North Union High School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School's performance is generally lower on ISASP tests. The nearby schools also have significantly less racial diversity, with a much higher percentage of White students. The variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios among the nearby schools suggest that there may be opportunities for Estherville Lincoln Central High School to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1520 Central Ave
       Estherville, IA  51334


(712) 362-2659

District: Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,835 Help


Feeder schools for Estherville Lincoln Central High School:

Elementary:    Demoney Elementary
Middle:    Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Hispanic:
28.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estherville Lincoln Central High School is $15,835.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Estherville Lincoln Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Estherville Lincoln Central High School 238th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Estherville Lincoln Central High School in the ranking list.)

Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District 250th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.16 244th 351 30.5%
2013 35.38 280th 351 20.2%
2014 44.27 215th 322 33.2%
2015 42.36 231st 324 28.7%
2016 37.13 228th 320 28.8%
2017 44.82 218th 325 32.9%
2018 44.06 220th 320 31.3%
2019 22.55 285th 327 12.8%
2021 51.93 173rd 327 47.1%
2022 44.34 200th 332 39.8%
2023 48.81 192nd 336 42.9%
2024 39.99 238th 338 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Estherville Lincoln Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Open Quote This school is horrible. I have gone here my whole life. Nothing is done about bullying. Losing teachers left and right. Not to mention they blame all their problems on the students. Talking about legal problems you are having at home isn’t professional. Arguing with everyone trying to prove you are right. Telling the kids that you want to quit is just uncalled for Close Quote



Enrollment information for Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 0 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 441 0 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 419 0 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 405 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 411 0 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 435
1993 460 2 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 570 2 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 581 4 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1996 581 4 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1997 514 0 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 508 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 470 0 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 449 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 474 3 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 411 2 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 411 2 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 394 3 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 380 1 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 361 32 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 369 3 1 51 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 381 3 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 338 3 3 51 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 310 2 3 57 2 0 2 0 376
2011 309 3 1 60 4 0 4 0 381
2012 289 6 2 51 2 0 4 0 354
2013 274 3 0 61 3 0 10 0 351
2014 269 3 1 61 4 0 11 0 349
2015 278 2 2 70 1 0 10 0 363
2016 281 5 2 67 1 0 9 0 365
2017 281 6 5 71 1 0 9 0 373
2018 275 5 4 66 0 0 7 0 357
2019 291 7 6 73 0 0 9 0 386
2020 283 3 6 88 0 0 8 0 388
2021 288 4 2 89 0 0 12 0 395
2022 295 4 3 97 0 0 11 0 410
2023 262 4 2 109 0 0 7 0 384

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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 32.3 14.5 12.2
1989 458 32.5 14.0 1.5
1990 433 31.5 13.7 13.2
1991 417 31.6 13.1 13.9
1992 435 34.0 12.7 16.8
1993 483 34.9 13.8 19.5
1994 593 40.3 14.7 27.5
1995 615 39.8 15.5 22.9
1996 615 39.8 15.5 22.9
1997 535 38.8 13.8 23.2
1998 525 38.3 13.7 18.5
1999 501 36.3 13.8 24.8
2000 473 36.0 13.1 22.8
2001 506 34.0 14.9 27.3
2002 452 32.8 13.8 32.5
2003 452 32.8 13.8 32.5
2004 440 32.8 13.4 34.3
2005 418 32.8 12.7 29.4
2006 396 33.6 11.8 27.8
2007 424 34.6 12.3 31.6
2008 438 30.5 14.4 31.5
2009 397 30.5 13.0 35.5
2010 376 29.8 12.6 43.6
2011 381 31.0 12.2 36.7
2012 354 29.2 12.1 44.1
2013 351 30.5 11.4 47.6
2014 349 32.5 10.7 39.3
2015 363 29.0 12.5 41
2016 365 30.0 12.1 43
2017 373 27.7 13.4 43.7
2018 357 28.1 12.6 41.2
2019 386 28.9 13.3 46.1
2020 388 27.7 13.9 43.3
2021 395 28.0 14.0 50.9
2022 410 28.1 14.5 46.3
2023 384 27.0 14.1 46.9

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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 32.3 14.5 12.2
1989 458 32.5 14.0 1.5
1990 433 31.5 13.7 13.2
1991 417 31.6 13.1 13.9
1992 435 34.0 12.7 16.8
1993 483 34.9 13.8 19.5
1994 593 40.3 14.7 27.5
1995 615 39.8 15.5 22.9
1996 615 39.8 15.5 22.9
1997 535 38.8 13.8 23.2
1998 525 38.3 13.7 18.5
1999 501 36.3 13.8 24.8
2000 473 36.0 13.1 22.8
2001 506 34.0 14.9 27.3
2002 452 32.8 13.8 32.5
2003 452 32.8 13.8 32.5
2004 440 32.8 13.4 34.3
2005 418 32.8 12.7 29.4
2006 396 33.6 11.8 27.8
2007 424 34.6 12.3 31.6
2008 438 30.5 14.4 31.5
2009 397 30.5 13.0 35.5
2010 376 29.8 12.6 43.6
2011 381 31.0 12.2 36.7
2012 354 29.2 12.1 44.1
2013 351 30.5 11.4 47.6
2014 349 32.5 10.7 39.3
2015 363 29.0 12.5 41
2016 365 30.0 12.1 43
2017 373 27.7 13.4 43.7
2018 357 28.1 12.6 41.2
2019 386 28.9 13.3 46.1
2020 388 27.7 13.9 43.3
2021 395 28.0 14.0 50.9
2022 410 28.1 14.5 46.3
2023 384 27.0 14.1 46.9

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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (1.7%) $15,559 (98.3%) $15,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Estherville Lincoln Central High 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 285th of 327 High schoolsRanks 192nd of 336 High schools
 30%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)73.877.5
 3.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)73.877.5
 3.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)53.661.8
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)53.661.8
 8.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)62.569.9
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)62.569.9
 7.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)3757.8
 20.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)3757.8
 20.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students386384
 0.5%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic73109
 49.3%
Pacific Islander00
White291262
 10%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%46.9%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School are 68% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Estherville Lincoln Central High School.

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Demoney Elementary
Middle : Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks 238th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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