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Lincoln Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school located in Hays, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 376 students. While the Hays school district is ranked 43 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Lincoln Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency.

Specifically, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lincoln Elementary's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 42.09%, compared to 42.63% for the Hays district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 29.46%, compared to 36.15% for the Hays district and 31.6% for the state. Lincoln Elementary has also struggled to support certain student subgroups, particularly female and male students, while performing relatively better in supporting Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) students.

Interestingly, the nearby Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary schools all outperform Lincoln Elementary in academic proficiency, with Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary being a particularly high-performing school, ranking in the top 5% of Kansas elementary schools. These nearby schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and, in the case of Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary, a higher percentage of students from low-SES backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1906 Ash
       Hays, KS  67601

(785) 623-2500

District: Hays

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,341 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hays Middle School
High:    Hays High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
22.6%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hays School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hays School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hays School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 22.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hays School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary is $12,341, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hays School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary 366th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hays:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays 43rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.13 206th 585 64.8%
2007 64.67 236th 600 60.7%
2008 54.61 344th 614 44.0%
2009 75.20 106th 621 82.9%
2010 82.24 32nd 630 94.9%
2011 71.21 168th 631 73.4%
2012 54.82 389th 660 41.1%
2013 35.40 515th 668 22.9%
2015 63.12 232nd 678 65.8%
2016 38.52 436th 656 33.5%
2017 25.45 525th 659 20.3%
2018 25.56 522nd 656 20.4%
2019 28.72 500th 667 25.0%
2021 25.48 537th 670 19.9%
2022 43.88 383rd 668 42.7%
2023 37.43 426th 660 35.5%
2024 45.78 366th 653 44.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.09 177th 306 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.72 387th 512 24.4%
2019 46.45 281st 509 44.8%
2021 37.23 350th 494 29.1%
2022 65.26 116th 512 77.3%
2023 52.29 243rd 541 55.1%
2024 65.18 149th 546 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.02 433rd 574 24.6%
2019 41.55 361st 591 38.9%
2021 18.34 502nd 591 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 468th 575 18.6%
2019 20.11 498th 586 15.0%
2021 34.97 422nd 605 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.55 156th 235 33.6%
2021 43.71 132nd 229 42.4%
2022 74.84 30th 254 88.2%
2023 36.50 170th 245 30.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 421st 574 26.7%
2019 32.91 442nd 592 25.3%
2021 28.02 467th 587 20.4%
2022 52.17 283rd 596 52.5%
2023 49.48 295th 584 49.5%
2024 51.13 279th 579 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1989 287 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1990 293 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 262 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1992 241 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 221 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1994 210 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 175 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1996 175 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1997 197 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1998 202 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1999 211 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 204 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2001 193 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 214 8 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 214 8 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 224 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 12 251
2005 235 7 0 14 2 n/a n/a 6 264
2006 202 2 0 16 1 n/a n/a 12 233
2007 197 7 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 170 11 2 22 2 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 163 7 5 29 1 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 156 2 2 38 2 0 8 0 208
2011 181 0 1 28 2 1 9 0 222
2012 171 1 1 24 1 2 12 0 212
2013 198 2 0 34 7 1 11 0 253
2014 203 2 1 47 3 1 9 0 266
2015 223 1 1 54 2 0 15 0 296
2016 207 4 1 66 1 0 17 0 296
2017 277 9 3 93 0 0 24 0 406
2018 251 2 0 52 0 0 53 0 358
2019 233 6 1 74 0 1 26 0 341
2020 213 3 0 71 0 1 28 0 316
2021 203 3 2 76 0 0 23 0 307
2022 212 7 1 66 1 0 26 0 313
2023 253 9 3 85 1 0 25 0 376

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 20.0 14.7 0
1989 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1990 303 19.4 15.6 0
1991 276 18.2 15.1 n/a
1992 246 17.2 14.3 35.8
1993 226 19.9 11.4 27.9
1994 215 17.3 12.4 27.9
1995 188 15.0 12.5 42.6
1996 188 15.0 12.5 42.6
1997 204 16.3 12.5 43.1
1998 212 17.9 11.8 46.2
1999 219 18.7 11.7 41.6
2000 211 16.5 12.8 42.7
2001 198 16.8 11.8 42.4
2002 239 18.7 12.8 51.5
2003 239 18.7 12.8 51.5
2004 251 18.8 13.4 54
2005 264 17.9 14.7 50.8
2006 233 17.6 13.2 49.3
2007 227 17.9 12.7 49.3
2008 207 16.9 12.2 51.7
2009 205 15.2 13.5 50.7
2010 208 14.4 14.4 55.8
2011 222 15.7 14.1 50.5
2012 212 14.9 14.2 50
2013 253 21.5 11.7 49.8
2014 266 15.5 17.1 48.5
2015 296 17.0 17.4 49.7
2016 296 16.0 18.5 60.8
2017 406 17.0 23.8 54.7
2018 358 16.7 21.4 57.5
2019 341 20.3 16.7 56
2020 316 18.4 17.1 51.6
2021 307 18.3 16.7 50.8
2022 313 17.5 17.8 51.4
2023 376 16.9 22.2 48.9

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 Lincoln Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 20.0 14.7 0
1989 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1990 303 19.4 15.6 0
1991 276 18.2 15.1 n/a
1992 246 17.2 14.3 35.8
1993 226 19.9 11.4 27.9
1994 215 17.3 12.4 27.9
1995 188 15.0 12.5 42.6
1996 188 15.0 12.5 42.6
1997 204 16.3 12.5 43.1
1998 212 17.9 11.8 46.2
1999 219 18.7 11.7 41.6
2000 211 16.5 12.8 42.7
2001 198 16.8 11.8 42.4
2002 239 18.7 12.8 51.5
2003 239 18.7 12.8 51.5
2004 251 18.8 13.4 54
2005 264 17.9 14.7 50.8
2006 233 17.6 13.2 49.3
2007 227 17.9 12.7 49.3
2008 207 16.9 12.2 51.7
2009 205 15.2 13.5 50.7
2010 208 14.4 14.4 55.8
2011 222 15.7 14.1 50.5
2012 212 14.9 14.2 50
2013 253 21.5 11.7 49.8
2014 266 15.5 17.1 48.5
2015 296 17.0 17.4 49.7
2016 296 16.0 18.5 60.8
2017 406 17.0 23.8 54.7
2018 358 16.7 21.4 57.5
2019 341 20.3 16.7 56
2020 316 18.4 17.1 51.6
2021 307 18.3 16.7 50.8
2022 313 17.5 17.8 51.4
2023 376 16.9 22.2 48.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,699 (13.8%) $10,641 (86.2%) $12,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 500th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 426th of 660 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)21.640
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hays)43.254.6
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)18.940
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hays)54.267
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)39.535.5
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)60.659.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)23.321.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hays)46.755.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary)48.942.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)52.852.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary)22.713.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hays)38.136
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary)36.439.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Hays)49.457.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students341376
 10.3%
African American69
 50%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic7485
 14.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White233253
 8.6%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%48.9%
 7.1%

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Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hays Middle School
High : Hays High

Lincoln Elementary ranks 366th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lincoln Elementary are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Lincoln Elementary.


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