Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lincoln, North Dakota, serving 650 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bismarck 1 School District, which is ranked 9th out of 20 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School stands out for its consistently high mathematics proficiency, with 51% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 46% for the Bismarck 1 district and 41% for the state of North Dakota. However, the school lags behind in reading proficiency, with only 35% of students proficient or better, compared to 49% for the district and 45% for the state. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to many of the nearby schools, such as Dorothy Moses Elementary School and Victor Solheim Elementary School.

While Lincoln Elementary School's strong performance in mathematics is commendable, its statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 26th out of 39 North Dakota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 34th out of 50 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's data shows that white students consistently rank in the bottom half of North Dakota elementary schools for their racial group, indicating potential achievement gaps between white students and other racial groups. Continued focus on improving reading proficiency and addressing equity issues could help the school better serve its diverse student population and maintain its strong standing within the Bismarck 1 School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3320 McCurry Way
       Lincoln, ND  58504


(701) 323-4310

District: Bismarck 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,514 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wachter Middle School
High:    Bismarck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  650

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Two or more races:
6.3%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Lincoln Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bismarck 1 School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (6.3%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.5% 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 is 14.5. 9 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lincoln Elementary School employs 44.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $11,514. 15 elementary schools in the Bismarck 1 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 34th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bismarck 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Bismarck 1 9th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 36.44 132nd 194 32.0%
2016 33.41 158th 207 23.7%
2017 24.72 168th 202 16.8%
2018 37.32 34th 46 26.1%
2019 38.13 30th 42 28.6%
2021 43.93 26th 39 33.3%
2022 53.05 26th 47 44.7%
2023 44.84 28th 48 41.7%
2024 40.11 34th 50 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 18th 22 18.2%
2019 28.41 18th 22 18.2%
2021 34.78 14th 17 17.6%
2022 39.56 18th 23 21.7%
2023 38.00 16th 18 11.1%
2024 31.40 15th 18 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Lincoln Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 334 0 1 5 11 0 9 0 360
2015 448 3 1 10 20 0 17 0 499
2016 484 4 0 11 18 0 17 0 534
2017 530 7 0 9 20 0 14 0 580
2018 530 8 1 13 18 0 30 0 600
2019 557 10 1 13 18 0 32 0 631
2020 575 8 2 16 17 0 33 0 651
2021 535 4 2 21 13 0 46 0 621
2022 561 4 3 21 22 0 42 0 653
2023 566 1 4 22 16 0 41 0 650

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 360 26.5 13.5 3.6
2015 499 31.0 16.0 23.4
2016 534 34.0 15.7 19.7
2017 580 35.9 16.1 20.7
2018 600 35.9 16.6 18.7
2019 631 35.9 17.5 19
2020 651 39.2 16.6 22.6
2021 621 41.7 14.8 16.3
2022 653 42.3 15.4 10.3
2023 650 44.7 14.5 21.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 360 26.5 13.5 3.6
2015 499 31.0 16.0 23.4
2016 534 34.0 15.7 19.7
2017 580 35.9 16.1 20.7
2018 600 35.9 16.6 18.7
2019 631 35.9 17.5 19
2020 651 39.2 16.6 22.6
2021 621 41.7 14.8 16.3
2022 653 42.3 15.4 10.3
2023 650 44.7 14.5 21.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $433 (4.4%) $9,330 (95.6%) $9,763
2020 $518 (5.1%) $9,684 (94.9%) $10,201
2021 $1,166 (9.8%) $10,698 (90.2%) $11,864
2022 $1,538 (13.4%) $9,976 (86.6%) $11,514

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 28th of 48 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)5451
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Bismarck 1)4745
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Lincoln Elementary School)3434
   All Grades Reading (Bismarck 1)4849
 1%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631650
 3%
African American101
 90%
American Indian1816
 11.1%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1322
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White557566
 1.6%
Two or More Races3241
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19%21.5%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

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

Middle : Wachter Middle School
High : Bismarck High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 650 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 34th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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