Is Lincoln School a good school?

Lincoln School ranks 713 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Lincoln School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln School?

Students at Lincoln School are 53% White, 38% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sault Area Middle School High : Sault Area High School

Lincoln School

Summary:

Lincoln School is an elementary public magnet school located in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, serving grades PK-7 with a student population of 352. As part of the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district, Lincoln School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (36.08%) compared to the state average, a factor that likely shapes the school's unique cultural and educational needs.

While Lincoln School has seen some years of above-average performance in English Language Arts and Math, it has also struggled in other years, particularly in 2020-2021 when scores dipped significantly below the state and district averages. The school's rankings have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 416 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 769 out of 1,153 in 2020-2021, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Additionally, Lincoln School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.6% in 2018-2019 to 23.6% in 2022-2023, an issue that the school should address to support student learning.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary School and Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, Lincoln School stands out for its unique student population and academic performance. While Washington Elementary has a similar racial makeup and higher chronic absenteeism rates, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy has an even higher percentage of Native American students (49.5%) and lower test scores compared to Lincoln School. These comparisons highlight the diverse educational landscape in the Sault Sainte Marie area and the specific challenges faced by Lincoln School in supporting its student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-7

810 E 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-3314

(906) 635-6626

District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
713^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,805

Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:	Sault Area Middle School
High:	Sault Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

American Indian:

38.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln School ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.09. (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 (53.4%), American Indian (38%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 12.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln School is $12,805.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln School 713^th 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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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools 283^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	55.60	850^th	1545	45.0%
2007	59.78	749^th	1565	52.1%
2008	53.82	943^rd	1577	40.2%
2009	55.89	906^th	1589	43.0%
2010	63.59	731^st	1552	52.9%
2011	65.61	606^th	1552	61.0%
2012	46.46	923^rd	1566	41.1%
2013	54.62	754^th	1563	51.8%
2014	58.25	673^rd	1533	56.1%
2015	61.91	582^nd	1580	63.2%
2016	69.85	416^th	1548	73.1%
2017	51.80	652^nd	1466	55.5%
2018	57.11	665^th	1448	54.1%
2019	59.78	529^th	1408	62.4%
2021	33.64	769^th	1153	33.3%
2022	60.57	473^rd	1344	64.8%
2023	51.21	673^rd	1470	54.2%
2024	49.09	713^th	1486	52.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	68.50	6^th	32	81.3%
2023	38.78	127^th	195	34.9%
2024	32.80	160^th	225	28.9%

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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
2018	68.05	348^th	1397	75.1%
2019	63.37	339^th	1134	70.1%
2021	42.13	431^st	749	42.5%
2022	69.99	229^th	1099	79.2%
2023	52.50	572^nd	1350	57.6%
2024	32.71	956^th	1381	30.8%

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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
2018	49.53	761^st	1443	47.3%
2019	55.47	495^th	1171	57.7%
2021	30.89	647^th	902	28.3%
2022	50.38	520^th	1106	53.0%
2023	44.88	684^th	1321	48.2%
2024	50.19	612^th	1342	54.4%

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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
2018	59.11	580^th	1446	59.9%
2019	55.53	500^th	1196	58.2%
2021	25.37	718^th	915	21.5%
2022	59.45	423^rd	1139	62.9%
2023	48.96	641^st	1334	51.9%
2024	38.21	810^th	1347	39.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Lincoln School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.95	1^st	8	87.5%
2019	78.58	1^st	5	80.0%
2021	38.42	3^rd	3	0.0%
2022	88.20	1^st	5	80.0%
2023	23.86	6^th	6	0.0%
2024	20.28	8^th	8	0.0%

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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
2018	42.55	744^th	1253	40.6%
2019	56.57	467^th	1128	58.6%
2021	29.06	749^th	1005	25.5%
2022	46.77	582^nd	1102	47.2%
2023	48.94	600^th	1198	49.9%
2024	48.22	603^rd	1204	49.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

it is impossible to establish any kind of relationship with the school or the district. i thought a school was supposed to work WITH parents for a childs education... at every turn, when i challenge that the school might improve their services to my family (nothing big... things like asking that my daughter wear her glasses)i am treated like i am a moron. recently i asked that the school evaluate my daughter for speech services. as part of my request, i let them know i noticed her tongue protruded more than it used to. now in her file, it says basically... the mother doesnt know what she is talking about, this childs tongue isnt getting worse... kind of hard to detrmine that when they hadnt ever seen her tongue before, right? Close Quote

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	341	1	0	0	139	n/a	n/a	0	481
1989	347	1	2	0	149	n/a	n/a	0	499
1990	368	0	2	0	177	n/a	n/a	0	547
1991	354	0	1	0	180	n/a	n/a	0	535
1992	343	0	2	1	173	n/a	n/a	0	519
1993	375	5	1	0	166	n/a	n/a	0	547
1994	352	4	0	0	162	n/a	n/a	0	518
1995	342	1	0	1	114	n/a	n/a	0	458
1996	342	1	0	1	114	n/a	n/a	0	458
1997	333	1	0	0	159	n/a	n/a	-10	483
1998	398	1	0	2	129	n/a	n/a	-15	515
1999	331	1	0	0	109	n/a	n/a	0	441
2000	305	0	0	0	107	n/a	n/a	0	412
2001	302	0	0	0	88	n/a	n/a	0	390
2002	272	6	0	2	133	n/a	n/a	0	413
2003	272	6	0	2	133	n/a	n/a	0	413
2004	223	2	2	2	119	n/a	n/a	0	348
2005	332	5	5	2	144	n/a	n/a	0	488
2006	269	4	2	4	124	n/a	n/a	1	404
2007	296	2	7	6	131	n/a	n/a	0	442
2008	233	1	2	6	93	n/a	n/a	0	335
2009	204	2	0	2	88	n/a	n/a	0	296
2010	199	4	2	1	92	n/a	n/a	0	298
2011	189	8	2	3	98	0	0	0	300
2012	191	5	2	3	99	1	0	0	301
2013	164	6	5	2	98	2	1	0	278
2014	164	9	4	2	104	2	3	0	288
2015	168	6	4	1	111	3	5	0	298
2016	175	5	1	1	101	1	0	0	284
2017	162	4	1	2	104	1	0	0	274
2018	155	3	1	1	89	1	1	0	251
2019	238	12	4	1	119	0	0	0	374
2020	214	8	2	1	118	0	0	0	343
2021	207	5	0	5	125	0	0	0	342
2022	218	6	3	4	124	0	2	0	357
2023	209	7	4	3	127	0	2	0	352
2024	187	8	3	8	133	0	11	0	350

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

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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	481	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	499	n/a	n/a	32.3
1990	547	35.0	15.6	36.6
1991	535	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	519	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	547	n/a	0.0	44.2
1994	518	22.1	23.4	33.2
1995	458	25.4	18.0	27.5
1996	458	25.4	18.0	27.5
1997	483	27.0	17.9	31
1998	515	26.0	19.8	27.4
1999	441	25.0	17.6	23.8
2000	412	25.7	16.0	37.4
2001	390	21.7	18.0	42.3
2002	413	23.0	18.0	40.7
2003	413	23.0	18.0	40.7
2004	348	17.0	20.5	49.1
2005	488	22.5	21.7	40
2006	404	22.8	17.7	48.6
2007	442	22.6	19.6	40.7
2008	335	21.9	15.3	52.8
2009	296	21.0	14.1	63.5
2010	298	19.9	14.9	52.3
2011	300	19.1	15.6	60.7
2012	301	19.2	15.6	58.1
2013	278	20.6	13.4	52.9
2014	288	20.6	13.9	58.7
2015	298	21.0	14.1	55.4
2016	284	20.0	14.2	56.7
2017	274	21.2	12.8	67.5
2018	251	20.3	12.3	66.9
2019	374	27.3	13.6	60.2
2020	343	25.7	13.3	61.2
2021	342	26.8	12.7	53.2
2022	357	25.8	13.8	55.2
2023	352	26.3	13.3	58.5
2024	350	28.0	12.4	56.9

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	481	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	499	n/a	n/a	32.3
1990	547	35.0	15.6	36.6
1991	535	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	519	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	547	n/a	0.0	44.2
1994	518	22.1	23.4	33.2
1995	458	25.4	18.0	27.5
1996	458	25.4	18.0	27.5
1997	483	27.0	17.9	31
1998	515	26.0	19.8	27.4
1999	441	25.0	17.6	23.8
2000	412	25.7	16.0	37.4
2001	390	21.7	18.0	42.3
2002	413	23.0	18.0	40.7
2003	413	23.0	18.0	40.7
2004	348	17.0	20.5	49.1
2005	488	22.5	21.7	40
2006	404	22.8	17.7	48.6
2007	442	22.6	19.6	40.7
2008	335	21.9	15.3	52.8
2009	296	21.0	14.1	63.5
2010	298	19.9	14.9	52.3
2011	300	19.1	15.6	60.7
2012	301	19.2	15.6	58.1
2013	278	20.6	13.4	52.9
2014	288	20.6	13.9	58.7
2015	298	21.0	14.1	55.4
2016	284	20.0	14.2	56.7
2017	274	21.2	12.8	67.5
2018	251	20.3	12.3	66.9
2019	374	27.3	13.6	60.2
2020	343	25.7	13.3	61.2
2021	342	26.8	12.7	53.2
2022	357	25.8	13.8	55.2
2023	352	26.3	13.3	58.5
2024	350	28.0	12.4	56.9

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 Lincoln School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,505 (13.9%)	$9,350 (86.1%)	$10,855
2020	$1,506 (13.1%)	$9,974 (86.9%)	$11,480
2021	$2,344 (19.3%)	$9,780 (80.7%)	$12,124
2022	$1,949 (16.4%)	$9,970 (83.6%)	$11,919
2023	$2,013 (15.7%)	$10,792 (84.3%)	$12,805

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 529^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 673^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln School)	48.5	40.6	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools)	48.5	40.6	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln School)	59.6	43.4	16.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools)	59.6	43.4	16.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln School)	45.5	40.3	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools)	45.5	40.3	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln School)	51	46.2	4.8%
4th Grade Math (Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools)	51	46.2	4.8%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	374	352	5.9%
African American	12	7	41.7%
American Indian	119	127	6.7%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	238	209	12.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	58.5%	1.6%

Schools Near Lincoln School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-7	810 E 5th Ave	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 635-6626	350	28	12.4	56.9%	187 (53.4%)	8 (2.3%)	8 (2.3%)	3 (0.9%)	133 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	49.1	713^th of 1486 public elementary schools	52.0%		51.2	673^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	54.2%	40			38.1	40.2				43.4	42.2								$12,805	$2,013	$10,792
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1301 Marquette Ave	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(906) 635-5055	597	47	12.5	63.7%	226 (37.9%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	314 (52.6%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.7%)	39.2	862^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.0%		50.6	682^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	53.6%	180	60.4	26.5	20.9	40.0	34.8	45.8	45.3	38.8	38.9	10.8	25.4	41.5	31.8	34.7	22.7	24.5	$23,876	$2,693	$21,183
Washington Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-1	1200 Ryan Ave	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 635-6629	227	14	16.2	62.6%	120 (52.9%)	6 (2.6%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	70 (30.8%)	2 (0.9%)	21 (9.3%)								(n/a)																	$11,638	$1,632	$10,006
Lake Superior Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	8936 S Mackinac Trl	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Lake Superior Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(906) 259-1168	91	4	25.2	54.9%	62 (68.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (14.3%)								(n/a)			30.0														$10,113	$1,453	$8,659

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