Lincoln Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Owatonna, Minnesota, serving 593 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. This school stands out among its peers in the Owatonna Public School District, which is ranked 253 out of 463 school districts in the state.

Lincoln Elementary consistently outperforms the Owatonna district and the state of Minnesota in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math and Reading assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.67% of Lincoln students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 47.34% for the Owatonna district and 45.47% for the state. In Reading, 52.84% of Lincoln students were proficient or better, compared to 47.81% for the district and 49.85% for the state. This strong academic performance suggests effective teaching and learning practices at the school.

However, Lincoln Elementary stands out in other ways as well. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (84.65%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Lincoln has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.1%) than the surrounding Waseca Public School District (42.16%) and Faribault Public School District (88.65%). This suggests that Lincoln serves a relatively more affluent student population, which may contribute to its higher academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 747 Havana Rd
       Owatonna, MN  55060-3696


(507) 444-8100

District: Owatonna Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
339th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,280 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Owatonna Middle School
High:    Owatonna Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary ranks better than 61.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Owatonna Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Owatonna Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Owatonna Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 16.4. 2 elementary schools in the Owatonna Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary is $11,280, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Owatonna Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary 339th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owatonna Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owatonna Public School District 253rd of 463 Minnesota 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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.37 207th 674 69.3%
2004 75.97 120th 676 82.2%
2005 70.74 184th 685 73.1%
2006 73.90 148th 756 80.4%
2007 69.72 211th 777 72.8%
2008 83.10 57th 781 92.7%
2010 68.06 268th 803 66.6%
2011 71.37 206th 814 74.7%
2012 68.82 254th 820 69.0%
2013 66.98 289th 824 64.9%
2014 63.30 338th 826 59.1%
2015 54.20 466th 840 44.5%
2016 57.46 428th 848 49.5%
2017 59.55 402nd 853 52.9%
2018 59.36 393rd 847 53.6%
2019 42.84 587th 870 32.5%
2021 68.71 272nd 869 68.7%
2022 67.97 281st 858 67.2%
2023 68.86 266th 845 68.5%
2024 63.04 339th 881 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.20 255th 463 44.9%
2019 19.73 443rd 515 14.0%
2021 41.48 264th 417 36.7%
2022 15.01 462nd 500 7.6%
2023 30.36 392nd 524 25.2%
2024 30.36 417th 572 27.1%
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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 MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 328th 728 54.9%
2019 37.42 517th 740 30.1%
2021 76.49 100th 683 85.4%
2022 73.41 121st 663 81.7%
2023 63.75 261st 774 66.3%
2024 66.95 232nd 793 70.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 347th 774 55.2%
2019 38.12 559th 787 29.0%
2021 67.25 252nd 783 67.8%
2022 68.88 248th 799 69.0%
2023 79.40 124th 787 84.2%
2024 67.14 262nd 809 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 424th 779 45.6%
2019 46.99 491st 798 38.5%
2021 64.65 283rd 784 63.9%
2022 63.13 302nd 808 62.6%
2023 52.77 407th 799 49.1%
2024 55.90 397th 826 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.37 173rd 219 21.0%
2022 83.48 20th 209 90.4%
2024 63.03 66th 249 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.74 506th 712 28.9%
2019 25.96 618th 722 14.4%
2021 51.76 333rd 710 53.1%
2022 54.77 333rd 725 54.1%
2023 50.84 360th 712 49.4%
2024 48.37 393rd 730 46.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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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 539 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1989 552 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 687 1 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1991 603 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 613 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 655 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1994 689 1 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 686 1 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 686 1 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 698
1998 579 22 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 519 4 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 489 5 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2001 463 6 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 552 20 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 552 20 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 550 34 11 46 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2005 516 18 13 31 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 480 10 12 31 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2007 497 6 17 37 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 484 5 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 496 7 20 25 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2010 490 14 17 31 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 478 15 12 33 0 0 2 0 540
2012 469 14 9 30 1 0 1 0 524
2013 473 13 6 34 1 0 10 0 537
2014 468 18 6 37 1 0 12 0 542
2015 507 17 6 44 1 1 16 0 592
2016 480 11 6 45 1 1 12 0 556
2017 502 12 7 57 1 1 14 0 594
2018 497 14 4 51 0 1 18 0 585
2019 471 19 3 49 0 1 13 0 556
2020 462 18 3 47 0 0 19 0 549
2021 467 10 5 51 0 0 17 0 550
2022 476 10 1 55 0 0 19 0 561
2023 502 9 0 62 0 0 20 0 593

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 544 32.2 16.8 5.7
1989 561 33.7 16.6 7.1
1990 713 37.6 18.9 8.4
1991 614 31.8 19.3 7.7
1992 618 33.3 18.5 8.9
1993 664 32.4 20.5 8
1994 706 35.5 19.9 9.1
1995 698 0.0 0.0 9.6
1996 698 0.0 0.0 9.6
1998 623 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 530 29.3 18.1 4.9
2000 507 26.5 19.1 11.4
2001 483 26.0 18.6 10.1
2002 620 30.8 20.1 16.5
2003 620 30.8 20.1 16.5
2004 641 36.0 17.8 19.3
2005 578 25.2 22.9 23.9
2006 534 27.0 19.8 22.1
2007 558 30.0 18.6 21.9
2008 536 28.9 18.5 20.7
2009 548 29.3 18.7 21.9
2010 553 29.0 19.0 26.4
2011 540 27.4 19.6 26.9
2012 524 25.2 20.7 29.2
2013 537 26.8 20.0 28.5
2014 542 28.3 19.1 32.7
2015 592 34.0 17.4 31.4
2016 556 32.0 17.3 29.3
2017 594 33.1 17.9 33.2
2018 585 35.1 16.6 34.4
2019 556 33.3 16.6 34.4
2020 549 33.4 16.4 34.1
2021 550 36.2 15.1 32.5
2022 561 35.5 15.7 29.4
2023 593 35.9 16.4 37.1

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 544 32.2 16.8 5.7
1989 561 33.7 16.6 7.1
1990 713 37.6 18.9 8.4
1991 614 31.8 19.3 7.7
1992 618 33.3 18.5 8.9
1993 664 32.4 20.5 8
1994 706 35.5 19.9 9.1
1995 698 0.0 0.0 9.6
1996 698 0.0 0.0 9.6
1998 623 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 530 29.3 18.1 4.9
2000 507 26.5 19.1 11.4
2001 483 26.0 18.6 10.1
2002 620 30.8 20.1 16.5
2003 620 30.8 20.1 16.5
2004 641 36.0 17.8 19.3
2005 578 25.2 22.9 23.9
2006 534 27.0 19.8 22.1
2007 558 30.0 18.6 21.9
2008 536 28.9 18.5 20.7
2009 548 29.3 18.7 21.9
2010 553 29.0 19.0 26.4
2011 540 27.4 19.6 26.9
2012 524 25.2 20.7 29.2
2013 537 26.8 20.0 28.5
2014 542 28.3 19.1 32.7
2015 592 34.0 17.4 31.4
2016 556 32.0 17.3 29.3
2017 594 33.1 17.9 33.2
2018 585 35.1 16.6 34.4
2019 556 33.3 16.6 34.4
2020 549 33.4 16.4 34.1
2021 550 36.2 15.1 32.5
2022 561 35.5 15.7 29.4
2023 593 35.9 16.4 37.1

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,280

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary

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 587th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 266th of 845 Elementary schools
 36%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary)48.965.3
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Owatonna Public School District)56.660.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary)37.241.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Owatonna Public School District)4742.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary)78.874.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Owatonna Public School District)61.461
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary)63.557.6
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Owatonna Public School District)53.550.1
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary)5158.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Owatonna Public School District)49.142.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Lincoln Elementary)52.465.9
 13.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Owatonna Public School District)58.756.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary)4050.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Owatonna Public School District)43.238.3
 4.9%
   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 Students556593
 6.7%
African American199
 52.6%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4962
 26.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White471502
 6.6%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%37.1%
 2.7%


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Students who attend Lincoln Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owatonna Middle School
High : Owatonna Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended Lincoln Elementary.

Lincoln Elementary ranks 339th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lincoln Elementary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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

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