Lincoln Elementary School

Q: Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 250 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Osage, Iowa, serving 405 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Osage Community School District, which is ranked 72 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of 3rd graders and 82.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 78.3% of 3rd graders and 73% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.33% to 36.25% over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like RRMR Elementary School (57.26%) and Washington Elementary School (63.2%). Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School has maintained a consistent student-teacher ratio of 15 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

While Lincoln Elementary School has a unique demographic profile compared to its neighbors, with a significantly higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of minority students, the school's strong academic performance and efficient resource allocation suggest that it is well-positioned to continue providing a quality education to its students. The school's consistent achievements may present opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with nearby schools to help improve their academic outcomes as well.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461

(641) 732-5856

District: Osage Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,312

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osage Middle School
High:	Osage High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.43. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $11,312.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Osage Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Osage Community School District 72^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	75.01	97^th	626	84.5%
2013	76.99	70^th	624	88.8%
2014	76.15	96^th	603	84.1%
2015	63.86	248^th	616	59.7%
2016	56.34	318^th	599	46.9%
2017	61.07	260^th	574	54.7%
2018	56.73	286^th	567	49.6%
2019	55.79	288^th	603	52.2%
2021	62.36	216^th	567	61.9%
2022	67.00	201^st	574	65.0%
2023	63.54	213^th	565	62.3%
2024	60.43	250^th	557	55.1%

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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 Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	225	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	228
1989	212	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	216
1990	238	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1991	246	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1992	348	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1993	363	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1994	378	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1995	345	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1996	345	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1997	345	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1998	322	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1999	315	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2000	356	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-45	312
2001	290	0	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	297
2002	260	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	260	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	255	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
2005	274	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2006	268	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2007	272	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2008	283	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2009	271	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	258	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	261
2011	330	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	333
2012	327	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	334
2013	367	8	0	6	1	0	6	0	388
2014	380	2	1	4	1	0	4	0	392
2015	384	7	0	5	1	0	5	0	402
2016	395	5	0	8	0	0	6	0	414
2017	384	2	0	12	0	0	9	0	407
2018	401	1	1	11	0	0	10	0	424
2019	367	2	1	13	0	0	12	0	395
2020	377	1	1	12	0	0	13	0	404
2021	375	5	1	9	0	0	10	0	400
2022	366	1	1	14	0	0	8	0	390
2023	373	1	1	18	1	0	11	0	405
2024	372	3	1	21	1	0	7	0	405

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	228	17.7	12.8	22.8
1989	216	18.2	11.8	14.4
1990	239	18.2	13.1	13.8
1991	247	18.0	13.7	19.4
1992	348	23.0	15.1	21.3
1993	364	26.0	14.0	23.6
1994	378	25.7	14.7	23
1995	349	25.7	13.6	21.2
1996	349	25.7	13.6	21.2
1997	349	24.2	14.4	18.9
1998	324	23.3	13.9	20.7
1999	319	23.3	13.7	27
2000	312	27.5	11.3	21.8
2001	297	18.5	16.1	27.3
2002	268	20.0	13.4	24.6
2003	268	20.0	13.4	24.6
2004	262	19.4	13.5	24.4
2005	277	22.2	12.5	22.7
2006	269	22.3	12.1	19
2007	274	18.2	15.1	23.7
2008	284	20.0	14.2	24.3
2009	273	20.7	13.2	23.4
2010	261	17.7	14.7	29.5
2011	333	22.7	14.6	31.2
2012	334	22.7	14.7	33.2
2013	388	23.5	16.4	41
2014	392	24.5	16.0	31.9
2015	402	24.0	16.7	32.3
2016	414	24.0	17.2	36
2017	407	24.5	16.6	29.2
2018	424	24.5	17.3	35.4
2019	395	23.5	16.8	39.2
2020	404	25.0	16.1	34.4
2021	400	25.6	15.6	36.3
2022	390	26.0	15.0	35.9
2023	405	27.0	15.0	33.3
2024	405	28.0	14.4	36.3

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	228	17.7	12.8	22.8
1989	216	18.2	11.8	14.4
1990	239	18.2	13.1	13.8
1991	247	18.0	13.7	19.4
1992	348	23.0	15.1	21.3
1993	364	26.0	14.0	23.6
1994	378	25.7	14.7	23
1995	349	25.7	13.6	21.2
1996	349	25.7	13.6	21.2
1997	349	24.2	14.4	18.9
1998	324	23.3	13.9	20.7
1999	319	23.3	13.7	27
2000	312	27.5	11.3	21.8
2001	297	18.5	16.1	27.3
2002	268	20.0	13.4	24.6
2003	268	20.0	13.4	24.6
2004	262	19.4	13.5	24.4
2005	277	22.2	12.5	22.7
2006	269	22.3	12.1	19
2007	274	18.2	15.1	23.7
2008	284	20.0	14.2	24.3
2009	273	20.7	13.2	23.4
2010	261	17.7	14.7	29.5
2011	333	22.7	14.6	31.2
2012	334	22.7	14.7	33.2
2013	388	23.5	16.4	41
2014	392	24.5	16.0	31.9
2015	402	24.0	16.7	32.3
2016	414	24.0	17.2	36
2017	407	24.5	16.6	29.2
2018	424	24.5	17.3	35.4
2019	395	23.5	16.8	39.2
2020	404	25.0	16.1	34.4
2021	400	25.6	15.6	36.3
2022	390	26.0	15.0	35.9
2023	405	27.0	15.0	33.3
2024	405	28.0	14.4	36.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (4.8%)	$10,765 (95.2%)	$11,312

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 288^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 213^th of 565 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	64.2	78.4	14.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osage Community School District)	64.2	78.4	14.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)	79.1	77	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osage Community School District)	79.1	77	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	68.4	73.5	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osage Community School District)	68.4	73.5	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)	75.4	77.9	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osage Community School District)	75.4	77.9	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	405	2.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	367	373	1.6%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	33.3%	5.9%

Schools Near Lincoln Elementary School

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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 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 Chase Street	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 732-5856	405	28	14.4	36.3%	372 (91.9%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	60.4	250^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.1%		63.5	213^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.3%	37	65.0	82.4			78.3	73.0				$11,312	$546	$10,765
St Ansgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 E. 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 713-2331	323	17	18.8	22.6%	302 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	89.4	15^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.3%		87.6	24^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.8%	9	92.5	86.7	83.8		100.0	90.0	89.2		83.8	$11,154	$368	$10,787
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs	Public	PK, KG-3	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 749-5301	144	12	12.0	34.7%	135 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)										$15,709	$1,273	$14,436
Riceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 985-2288	226	19	12.0	45.1%	199 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	52.8	315^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.4%		61.2	230^th of 565 public elementary schools	59.3%	85	70.7	90.5	48.6		97.6	90.5	60.0		42.9	$13,540	$1,012	$12,527
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1406 N Grand	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6570	250	24	10.2	63.6%	182 (72.8%)	20 (8.0%)	29 (11.6%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$15,875	$1,488	$14,388
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	2-4	600 5th Ave	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6560	299	19	15.7	61.5%	219 (73.2%)	26 (8.7%)	24 (8.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	22.5	465^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.5%		40.4	396^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.9%	69	36.0	62.1			66.3	65.5				$14,933	$1,324	$13,610
RRMR Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 756-3508	238	15	15.4	55.0%	210 (88.2%)	11 (4.6%)	9 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	42.5	379^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.0%		39.7	401^st of 565 public elementary schools	29.0%	22	50.0	82.6	47.8	73.1	82.4	91.3	39.1	76.9	39.1	$13,669	$546	$13,123
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 454-3283	135	9	14.3	47.4%	128 (94.8%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)	73.9				82.6					$15,896	$878	$15,018

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 250^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Osage Community School District

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Osage Middle School
High : Osage High School

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