Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 386. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 50.52% White, 7.51% African American, 36.27% Hispanic, 0.78% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, and 4.4% two or more races.

Despite its diversity, Lincoln Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Twin Falls District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.8% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 36.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Similarly, only 19.3% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 48% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.3%, much higher than the 12.9% rate at Rock Creek Elementary and the 15.2% rate at Pillar Falls Elementary.

Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 75.65% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools like Rock Creek Elementary (26.35%) and Pillar Falls Elementary (23.23%). As a result, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Idaho, with a ranking of 301 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

238 Buhl Street North
Twin Falls, ID 83301-5734

(208) 733-1321

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,733

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Hills Middle School
High:	Canyon Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.4%

Hispanic:

35.9%

African American:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.12. (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 (45.4%), Hispanic (35.9%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District! (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $7,733, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 301^st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61^st of 77 Idaho 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	ID State Percentile
2008	49.68	190^th	335	43.3%
2009	44.57	225^th	349	35.5%
2010	33.07	280^th	356	21.3%
2011	37.11	270^th	359	24.8%
2012	38.88	250^th	354	29.4%
2013	46.09	229^th	357	35.9%
2015	10.92	207^th	226	8.4%
2016	20.27	201^st	240	16.3%
2017	11.11	271^st	292	7.2%
2018	4.53	253^rd	254	0.4%
2022	4.14	186^th	188	1.1%
2023	7.35	245^th	252	2.8%
2024	3.12	301^st	301	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.82	37^th	37	0.0%
2024	8.60	131^st	135	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

Data source: Idaho 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
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	695	695
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	680	680
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	683	683
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	715	715
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	548	548
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	548	548
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	574	574
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	516	516
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	503	503
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	462	462
2001	351	2	4	94	12	n/a	n/a	0	463
2002	382	8	5	85	6	n/a	n/a	0	486
2003	382	8	5	85	6	n/a	n/a	0	486
2004	368	5	9	96	9	n/a	n/a	0	487
2005	345	4	5	101	9	n/a	n/a	0	464
2006	363	8	3	102	7	n/a	n/a	0	483
2007	374	3	4	112	16	n/a	n/a	0	509
2008	362	5	6	129	11	n/a	n/a	0	513
2009	398	5	10	123	13	n/a	n/a	0	549
2010	323	19	11	111	9	n/a	n/a	0	473
2011	345	7	5	105	4	3	0	0	469
2012	321	3	4	112	11	1	0	0	452
2013	320	3	5	126	6	3	2	0	465
2014	350	9	20	155	9	2	1	0	546
2015	346	9	16	151	5	2	0	0	529
2016	350	17	11	147	6	2	0	0	533
2017	309	20	15	145	5	3	1	0	498
2018	310	26	14	158	3	6	0	0	517
2019	299	23	10	148	4	7	1	0	492
2020	269	30	9	154	2	2	6	0	472
2021	178	28	6	131	4	1	9	0	357
2022	188	25	4	123	2	1	17	0	360
2023	195	29	3	140	0	2	17	0	386
2024	162	42	3	128	0	2	20	0	357

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
1991	695	32.0	21.7	38
1992	680	34.4	19.7	39
1993	683	33.6	20.3	47
1994	715	33.0	21.7	40.1
1995	548	24.8	22.1	38.5
1996	548	24.8	22.1	38.5
1997	574	28.4	20.2	35.5
1998	516	29.4	17.6	52.1
1999	503	27.5	18.3	58.4
2000	462	27.7	16.7	55
2001	463	27.7	16.7	63.7
2002	486	28.4	17.1	57.4
2003	486	28.4	17.1	57.4
2004	487	27.8	17.5	57.7
2005	464	29.5	15.7	61.9
2006	483	29.9	16.2	61.7
2007	509	29.5	17.3	58
2008	513	27.2	18.9	59.1
2009	549	30.0	18.3	60.8
2010	473	30.4	15.5	61.9
2011	469	30.0	15.6	72.1
2012	452	27.0	16.7	78.1
2013	465	26.5	17.5	74
2014	546	26.7	20.3	69.4
2015	529	28.0	18.8	80
2016	533	29.0	18.3	75.6
2017	498	28.1	17.7	75.5
2018	517	28.9	17.8	75.6
2019	492	26.0	18.9	75.6
2020	472	30.5	15.4	75.6
2021	357	24.0	14.8	75.6
2022	360	25.7	13.9	75.6
2023	386	27.0	14.2	75.6
2024	357	27.0	13.2	75.6

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
1991	695	32.0	21.7	38
1992	680	34.4	19.7	39
1993	683	33.6	20.3	47
1994	715	33.0	21.7	40.1
1995	548	24.8	22.1	38.5
1996	548	24.8	22.1	38.5
1997	574	28.4	20.2	35.5
1998	516	29.4	17.6	52.1
1999	503	27.5	18.3	58.4
2000	462	27.7	16.7	55
2001	463	27.7	16.7	63.7
2002	486	28.4	17.1	57.4
2003	486	28.4	17.1	57.4
2004	487	27.8	17.5	57.7
2005	464	29.5	15.7	61.9
2006	483	29.9	16.2	61.7
2007	509	29.5	17.3	58
2008	513	27.2	18.9	59.1
2009	549	30.0	18.3	60.8
2010	473	30.4	15.5	61.9
2011	469	30.0	15.6	72.1
2012	452	27.0	16.7	78.1
2013	465	26.5	17.5	74
2014	546	26.7	20.3	69.4
2015	529	28.0	18.8	80
2016	533	29.0	18.3	75.6
2017	498	28.1	17.7	75.5
2018	517	28.9	17.8	75.6
2019	492	26.0	18.9	75.6
2020	472	30.5	15.4	75.6
2021	357	24.0	14.8	75.6
2022	360	25.7	13.9	75.6
2023	386	27.0	14.2	75.6
2024	357	27.0	13.2	75.6

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	$1,549 (20.0%)	$6,184 (80.0%)	$7,733

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)	38.5	31.3	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Twin Falls District)	54.6	47.1	7.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	36.9	22.2	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	47.9	41.2	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
All Grades Math (Lincoln Elementary School)	25.3	19.8	5.5%
All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)	42.1	38.8	3.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	30.6	22.8	7.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	50.9	48.5	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	492	386	21.5%
African American	23	29	26.1%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	148	140	5.4%
Pacific Islander	7	2	71.4%
White	299	195	34.8%
Two or More Races	1	17	1600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	75.6%	0%

Schools Near Lincoln Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	238 Buhl Street North	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-1321	357	27	13.2	75.6%	162 (45.4%)	42 (11.8%)	128 (35.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)	3.1	301^st of 301 public elementary schools	0.0%		7.3	245^th of 252 public elementary schools	2.8%	56		12.8		15.8	13.8	14.5				19.3	$7,733	$1,549	$6,184
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho	Public, Charter	K-8	586 Orchard Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 944-2129	382	21	18.1		253 (66.2%)	2 (0.5%)	105 (27.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	41.2	176^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.5%					(n/a)		54.9	40.5	43.4	44.1	28.2	43.2	58.2	46.3	47.1
Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harrison Street	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4229	370	25	14.8	65.1%	205 (55.4%)	25 (6.8%)	105 (28.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	25 (6.8%)	4.2	297^th of 301 public elementary schools	1.3%		8.1	243^rd of 252 public elementary schools	3.6%	54			16.7	18.0	20.0	13.1	12.3	23.8		16.9	$9,238	$1,897	$7,341
Bickel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	607 2nd Avenue East	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4116	196	15	13.5	75.5%	109 (55.6%)	11 (5.6%)	57 (29.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (4.1%)	7 (3.6%)	11.7	268^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.0%		16.4	215^th of 252 public elementary schools	14.7%	53		25.0		29.7						28.0	$10,022	$2,050	$7,973
I B Perrine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	452 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4288	426	27	15.7	51.6%	257 (60.3%)	29 (6.8%)	97 (22.8%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	21 (4.9%)	6.7	289^th of 301 public elementary schools	4.0%		12	227^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.9%	62	14.0	17.6	27.2	20.3	24.7	12.7	19.3	31.3		22.0	$6,790	$1,205	$5,585
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Morningside Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-6507	393	27	14.5	57.8%	258 (65.6%)	17 (4.3%)	91 (23.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.1%)	38.9	184^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.9%		38.7	160^th of 252 public elementary schools	36.5%	24	35.9	43.5	45.8	42.2	48.2	42.2	42.3	50.6		45.3	$8,076	$1,408	$6,668
Sawtooth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1771 Stadium Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8454	455	28	16.2	38.7%	329 (72.3%)	6 (1.3%)	84 (18.5%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (5.7%)	60.5	110^th of 301 public elementary schools	63.5%		58.8	99^th of 252 public elementary schools	60.7%	11	52.8	54.1	43.9	50.0	48.8	58.4	65.3	52.4		58.4	$7,210	$894	$6,316
Oregon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 Park Avenue	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8480	486	29	16.7	71.4%	248 (51.0%)	21 (4.3%)	193 (39.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	11.5	270^th of 301 public elementary schools	10.3%		13.1	224^th of 252 public elementary schools	11.1%	46	30.5	28.4	19.1	26.5	25.0	32.9	32.5	26.4		30.8	$7,410	$1,500	$5,909
Gem Prep: Twin Falls	Public, Charter	K-5	151 Federation Road	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 735-5646	165	9	18.3		118 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (20.6%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)	52.0	52.2	25.0	43.1		52.0				50.7
Rock Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	850 Federation Road	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 732-7566	627	35	17.9	25.0%	452 (72.1%)	18 (2.9%)	115 (18.3%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	62.2	107^th of 301 public elementary schools	64.5%		56	107^th of 252 public elementary schools	57.5%		64.8	67.6	40.3	57.2	40.3	59.4	61.3	47.4		55.9	$5,958	$496	$5,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 45% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Twin Falls District

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : South Hills Middle School
High : Canyon Ridge High School

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