Lincoln School

Summary:

Lincoln School is a public magnet elementary school in Petoskey, Michigan, serving 226 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 63 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in M-Step test scores, particularly in math, where 5th-grade students scored 67.5% proficient or better, compared to 55.2% for the district and 32.6% for the state. The school's performance is also exceptional across different student subgroups, ranking 67th out of 1,347 Michigan elementary schools for male students and 95th out of 1,381 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Over the past several years, Lincoln School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 425th out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 142nd out of 1,486 in 2023-2024.

While Lincoln School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.28% of students identifying as white, it has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (43.81%) compared to nearby Petoskey Montessori Elementary School (25%) but lower than Ottawa Elementary School (54.44%). Additionally, Lincoln School has a higher per-student spending of $16,504 in 2022-2023, compared to the district average of $15,581 for Central Elementary and $14,889 for Sheridan School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 616 Connable Ave
       Petoskey, MI  49770-2216


(231) 348-2120

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,504 Help


Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:    Petoskey Middle School
High:    Petoskey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.54. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 15.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln School is $16,504, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln School 142nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lincoln School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Public Schools of Petoskey:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Petoskey 63rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.22 370th 1545 76.1%
2007 69.50 464th 1565 70.4%
2008 61.71 718th 1577 54.5%
2009 73.19 400th 1589 74.8%
2010 74.86 334th 1552 78.5%
2011 82.20 110th 1552 92.9%
2012 73.05 388th 1566 75.2%
2013 85.83 151st 1563 90.3%
2014 80.11 241st 1533 84.3%
2015 76.68 327th 1580 79.3%
2016 78.76 273rd 1548 82.4%
2017 72.73 312th 1466 78.7%
2018 69.95 439th 1448 69.7%
2019 65.96 425th 1408 69.8%
2021 83.43 145th 1153 87.4%
2022 83.17 180th 1344 86.6%
2023 90.47 107th 1470 92.7%
2024 88.54 142nd 1486 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.44 479th 1397 65.7%
2022 95.97 13th 1099 98.8%
2023 90.11 53rd 1350 96.1%
2024 85.30 95th 1381 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.63 265th 1443 81.6%
2019 72.47 257th 1171 78.1%
2021 81.32 115th 902 87.3%
2022 91.95 45th 1106 95.9%
2023 85.92 123rd 1321 90.7%
2024 76.75 239th 1342 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.61 630th 1446 56.4%
2019 58.41 453rd 1196 62.1%
2021 86.78 74th 915 91.9%
2022 89.65 77th 1139 93.2%
2023 89.27 85th 1334 93.6%
2024 91.85 67th 1347 95.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 442nd 1253 64.7%
2019 60.91 415th 1128 63.2%
2021 79.90 148th 1005 85.3%
2022 81.66 155th 1102 85.9%
2023 88.85 87th 1198 92.7%
2024 85.84 123rd 1204 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 176 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 184
1989 177 4 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 186
1990 192 1 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 200
1991 184 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 189
1992 179 0 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 174 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 184 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 222 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 222 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 240 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 255 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 247 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2000 245 2 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 246 1 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 246 3 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 246 3 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 238 4 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 235 9 3 12 4 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 232 4 2 8 2 n/a n/a 16 264
2007 227 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 21 257
2008 228 n/a 4 3 5 n/a n/a 23 263
2009 223 6 4 4 19 n/a n/a 1 257
2010 241 5 3 2 17 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 249 4 3 9 8 0 4 0 277
2012 251 1 3 6 13 0 9 0 283
2013 237 0 3 5 17 0 6 0 268
2014 250 0 1 7 25 1 6 0 290
2015 239 1 2 3 15 0 8 0 268
2016 239 1 2 9 11 0 9 0 271
2017 244 1 0 3 10 1 13 0 272
2018 235 1 0 5 8 1 18 0 268
2019 222 1 0 3 11 1 20 0 258
2020 230 1 0 6 13 1 19 0 270
2021 221 0 1 5 10 1 23 0 261
2022 197 1 1 5 6 1 20 0 231
2023 195 0 1 7 6 0 17 0 226

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 n/a n/a n/a
1989 186 n/a n/a 15.1
1990 200 15.0 13.3 13
1991 189 n/a n/a n/a
1992 187 n/a n/a 17.1
1993 179 n/a 0.0 14
1994 186 8.1 23.0 9.1
1995 233 9.0 25.9 12.4
1996 233 9.0 25.9 12.4
1997 248 11.0 22.5 14.9
1998 262 12.0 21.8 11.5
1999 252 12.0 21.0 11.1
2000 252 12.3 20.5 21
2001 252 12.3 20.5 15.1
2002 263 14.0 18.8 21.7
2003 263 14.0 18.8 21.7
2004 254 13.0 19.5 23.6
2005 263 15.7 16.8 25.5
2006 264 14.8 17.8 33.1
2007 257 15.2 16.9 30.9
2008 263 15.1 17.4 25.8
2009 257 14.4 17.8 32
2010 268 14.4 18.6 36.9
2011 277 14.1 19.6 41.2
2012 283 14.1 20.0 38.2
2013 268 15.1 17.6 37.3
2014 290 14.7 19.6 43.4
2015 268 16.0 16.7 43.3
2016 271 17.0 15.9 41.7
2017 272 16.6 16.2 43.4
2018 268 15.7 17.0 39.2
2019 258 15.7 16.3 43
2020 270 15.1 17.8 47
2021 261 14.7 17.7 42.5
2022 231 14.2 16.2 43.3
2023 226 14.5 15.5 43.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 n/a n/a n/a
1989 186 n/a n/a 15.1
1990 200 15.0 13.3 13
1991 189 n/a n/a n/a
1992 187 n/a n/a 17.1
1993 179 n/a 0.0 14
1994 186 8.1 23.0 9.1
1995 233 9.0 25.9 12.4
1996 233 9.0 25.9 12.4
1997 248 11.0 22.5 14.9
1998 262 12.0 21.8 11.5
1999 252 12.0 21.0 11.1
2000 252 12.3 20.5 21
2001 252 12.3 20.5 15.1
2002 263 14.0 18.8 21.7
2003 263 14.0 18.8 21.7
2004 254 13.0 19.5 23.6
2005 263 15.7 16.8 25.5
2006 264 14.8 17.8 33.1
2007 257 15.2 16.9 30.9
2008 263 15.1 17.4 25.8
2009 257 14.4 17.8 32
2010 268 14.4 18.6 36.9
2011 277 14.1 19.6 41.2
2012 283 14.1 20.0 38.2
2013 268 15.1 17.6 37.3
2014 290 14.7 19.6 43.4
2015 268 16.0 16.7 43.3
2016 271 17.0 15.9 41.7
2017 272 16.6 16.2 43.4
2018 268 15.7 17.0 39.2
2019 258 15.7 16.3 43
2020 270 15.1 17.8 47
2021 261 14.7 17.7 42.5
2022 231 14.2 16.2 43.3
2023 226 14.5 15.5 43.8

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $603 (5.2%) $10,910 (94.8%) $11,514
2020 $513 (4.6%) $10,656 (95.4%) $11,169
2021 $521 (4.4%) $11,351 (95.6%) $11,872
2022 $1,662 (11.9%) $12,327 (88.1%) $13,989
2023 $1,728 (10.5%) $14,776 (89.5%) $16,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 1470 Elementary schools
 22.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln School)68.356.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)64.960.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln School)41.556.8
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)59.153.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln School)8174.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)63.758.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln School)63.680
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)57.651.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln School)63.680
 16.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)60.772.2
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln School)22.768.3
 45.6%
   5th Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)38.355.3
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln School)22.746.3
 23.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Public Schools of Petoskey)28.429.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258226
 12.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian116
 45.5%
Asian01
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White222195
 12.2%
Two or More Races2017
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%43.8%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln School

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Lincoln School.

Yes. Lincoln School ranks in the top 9.6% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Lincoln School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Petoskey Middle School
High : Petoskey High School


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

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