Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School for Arts is a public elementary school in Anoka, Minnesota, serving 363 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is ranked 160 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lincoln Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages, and its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. For example, while African American students have performed relatively well, the school's White and Special Education students have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

Interestingly, Lincoln Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, dropping from a high of 263rd out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 572nd out of 881 schools in 2023-2024. This concerning trend may be linked to the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Crooked Lake Elementary, Hoover Elementary BioMed Sci Egng, and other high-performing schools in the area. However, Lincoln Elementary's performance in certain areas, such as Science proficiency and the ranking of its African American students, suggests that the school has the potential to improve if the right strategies and resources are implemented.


Detail:

Public K-5

 540 S St
       Anoka, MN  55303-5208


(763) 506-3100

District: Anoka-Hennepin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,557 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School for Arts usually attend:

Middle:    Anoka Middle School For The Arts
High:    Anoka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
African American:
14.0%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School for Arts ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 20th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School for Arts has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), African American (14%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts is 14, which is the 11th best among 23 elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts is $16,557, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School for Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School for Arts 572nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School for Arts in the ranking list.)

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Anoka-Hennepin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anoka-Hennepin School District 160th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.99 354th 674 47.5%
2004 47.53 426th 676 37.0%
2005 24.17 594th 685 13.3%
2006 45.97 512th 756 32.3%
2007 51.43 463rd 777 40.4%
2008 51.94 458th 781 41.4%
2009 61.51 184th 434 57.6%
2010 50.74 517th 803 35.6%
2011 59.46 394th 814 51.6%
2012 50.80 515th 820 37.2%
2013 56.02 429th 824 47.9%
2014 68.99 263rd 826 68.2%
2015 69.16 268th 840 68.1%
2016 63.15 351st 848 58.6%
2017 52.25 486th 853 43.0%
2018 66.31 303rd 847 64.2%
2019 68.08 295th 870 66.1%
2021 39.16 606th 869 30.3%
2022 44.85 541st 858 36.9%
2023 43.14 549th 845 35.0%
2024 41.28 572nd 881 35.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 316th 463 31.7%
2019 64.63 166th 515 67.8%
2021 51.23 196th 417 53.0%
2022 59.85 172nd 500 65.6%
2023 58.09 187th 524 64.3%
2024 46.63 302nd 572 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.69 94th 728 87.1%
2019 72.31 152nd 740 79.5%
2021 48.67 371st 683 45.7%
2022 60.04 253rd 663 61.8%
2023 45.94 438th 774 43.4%
2024 46.28 453rd 793 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.11 228th 774 70.5%
2019 59.37 367th 787 53.4%
2021 39.02 547th 783 30.1%
2022 44.98 489th 799 38.8%
2023 37.30 543rd 787 31.0%
2024 38.64 542nd 809 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 401st 779 48.5%
2019 72.59 199th 798 75.1%
2021 36.21 571st 784 27.2%
2022 42.08 547th 808 32.3%
2023 46.82 472nd 799 40.9%
2024 41.91 527th 826 36.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.37 59th 266 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.07 274th 712 61.5%
2019 60.93 268th 722 62.9%
2021 24.64 621st 710 12.5%
2022 33.83 543rd 725 25.1%
2023 34.53 516th 712 27.5%
2024 34.73 522nd 730 28.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 4, 2020

Open Quote I find these ranking inaccurate! My son just completed 5th grade and this school is led by an incompetent principal. Not once did my son have a class with less then 20 students. Teachers are lazy! My son for several years was placed in advanced math and reading before funding was pulled. After that the teacher had him help teach students with their math and reading. So instead of learning he was forced to help students who’s parents and teachers would not help. This school and district is a joke! As a parent I advise other people to either move or homeschool! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 28, 2016

Open Quote Excellent teachers that care, involved parents. Great programs, progressive, and focused on rounded educational base with nice art and music emphasis! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 3 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 554 2 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 531 3 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 545 2 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 565
1992 502 2 5 10 12 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 489 4 2 8 11 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 462 3 1 7 12 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 477 5 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 477 5 3 6 7 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 454 10 9 14 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 405 19 10 17 10 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 441 29 11 14 7 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 409 21 4 16 10 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 421 23 4 19 12 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 250 30 11 36 12 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 250 30 11 36 12 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 260 22 8 47 8 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 227 37 21 57 10 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 173 40 15 60 7 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 207 46 8 57 11 n/a n/a 0 329
2008 243 38 18 50 14 n/a n/a 0 363
2009 234 39 22 61 16 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 281 38 32 63 14 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 367 21 17 28 14 0 11 0 458
2012 362 27 17 28 8 1 10 0 453
2013 347 26 15 25 5 1 15 0 434
2014 369 21 11 20 4 0 16 0 441
2015 363 32 9 24 4 0 21 0 453
2016 337 45 10 31 4 0 19 0 446
2017 334 47 11 35 3 0 24 0 454
2018 325 51 10 32 6 1 26 0 451
2019 308 41 17 27 6 1 25 0 425
2020 278 35 20 32 3 1 42 0 411
2021 239 34 19 31 3 1 40 0 367
2022 230 38 16 30 3 0 34 0 351
2023 224 51 21 30 1 0 36 0 363

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 for Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.2 20.6 10.7
1989 573 27.4 20.9 10.3
1990 550 24.5 22.4 10.4
1991 565 27.8 20.3 13.8
1992 531 29.3 18.1 18.8
1993 514 25.0 20.6 4.7
1994 485 25.3 19.2 16.9
1995 498 0.0 0.0 15.9
1996 498 0.0 0.0 15.9
1997 490 30.1 16.3 27.3
1998 461 n/a 0.0 24.1
1999 502 29.7 16.9 26.9
2000 460 25.2 18.3 35
2001 479 28.2 17.0 33
2002 339 23.1 14.7 43.7
2003 339 23.1 14.7 43.7
2004 345 23.3 14.8 43.2
2005 352 25.2 14.0 52.3
2006 295 23.9 12.3 52.9
2007 329 26.8 12.3 54.1
2008 363 27.7 13.1 48.8
2009 372 27.0 13.8 49.7
2010 428 29.4 14.5 53.3
2011 458 29.8 15.3 45.4
2012 453 31.7 14.2 50.8
2013 434 31.4 13.7 54.1
2014 441 31.6 13.9 53.5
2015 453 28.0 16.1 52.3
2016 446 29.0 15.3 54.9
2017 454 30.4 14.8 54.4
2018 451 30.9 14.5 53.7
2019 425 32.1 13.2 47.3
2020 411 28.5 14.4 43.1
2021 367 29.6 12.3 41.1
2022 351 27.5 12.7 39
2023 363 25.7 14.0 55.4

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 for Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.2 20.6 10.7
1989 573 27.4 20.9 10.3
1990 550 24.5 22.4 10.4
1991 565 27.8 20.3 13.8
1992 531 29.3 18.1 18.8
1993 514 25.0 20.6 4.7
1994 485 25.3 19.2 16.9
1995 498 0.0 0.0 15.9
1996 498 0.0 0.0 15.9
1997 490 30.1 16.3 27.3
1998 461 n/a 0.0 24.1
1999 502 29.7 16.9 26.9
2000 460 25.2 18.3 35
2001 479 28.2 17.0 33
2002 339 23.1 14.7 43.7
2003 339 23.1 14.7 43.7
2004 345 23.3 14.8 43.2
2005 352 25.2 14.0 52.3
2006 295 23.9 12.3 52.9
2007 329 26.8 12.3 54.1
2008 363 27.7 13.1 48.8
2009 372 27.0 13.8 49.7
2010 428 29.4 14.5 53.3
2011 458 29.8 15.3 45.4
2012 453 31.7 14.2 50.8
2013 434 31.4 13.7 54.1
2014 441 31.6 13.9 53.5
2015 453 28.0 16.1 52.3
2016 446 29.0 15.3 54.9
2017 454 30.4 14.8 54.4
2018 451 30.9 14.5 53.7
2019 425 32.1 13.2 47.3
2020 411 28.5 14.4 43.1
2021 367 29.6 12.3 41.1
2022 351 27.5 12.7 39
2023 363 25.7 14.0 55.4

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 School for Arts

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th of 845 Elementary schools
 31.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)56.755.1
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)74.265.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)55.249
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)62.550.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)7557.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)73.464.4
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)6040.4
 19.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)61.550.6
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)75.425
 50.4%
   5th Grade Math (Anoka-Hennepin School District)65.557.5
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)72.348.2
 24.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Anoka-Hennepin School District)70.864.8
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School for Arts)69.238.2
 31.1%
   5th Grade Science (Anoka-Hennepin School District)62.153.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425363
 14.6%
African American4151
 24.4%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian1721
 23.5%
Hispanic2730
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White308224
 27.3%
Two or More Races2536
 44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%55.4%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School for Arts

Lincoln Elementary School for Arts ranks 572nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Lincoln Elementary School for Arts.

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

Middle : Anoka Middle School For The Arts
High : Anoka High School

Students at Lincoln Elementary School for Arts are 62% White, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian.


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