Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks 33 rd of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ft Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mandan, North Dakota, serving 636 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly white student population, with some interesting differences compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt Elementary School and Custer Elementary School.

Academically, Ft Lincoln Elementary School performs above the Mandan 1 district and state averages in Mathematics, but lags behind in Reading proficiency. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4% to 18% in recent years, which is an area of concern. Interestingly, Ft Lincoln has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may serve a more affluent population compared to nearby schools like Mary Stark Elementary School.

While Ft Lincoln Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student than some of the surrounding schools, the school's overall performance and demographics provide a mixed picture. These insights can help parents understand the unique characteristics of Ft Lincoln Elementary School and how it compares to other educational options in the Mandan area.

Detail:

Public K-5

2007 8th Ave SE
Mandan, ND 58554

(701) 751-6504

District: Mandan 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,416

Students who attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mandan Middle School
High:	Mandan High School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

6.6%

American Indian:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.83. (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 Ft Lincoln Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mandan 1 School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), American Indian (6.6%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft Lincoln Elementary School is 24.4, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mandan 1 School District! (See more...)

Compare Ft Lincoln Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ft Lincoln Elementary School is $10,416. 5 elementary schools in the Mandan 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ft Lincoln Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mandan 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Mandan 1 12^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ft Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	37.51	157^th	195	19.5%
2013	39.60	173^rd	217	20.3%
2014	42.63	160^th	217	26.3%
2016	34.05	156^th	207	24.6%
2017	46.78	111^th	202	45.0%
2018	42.04	32^nd	46	30.4%
2019	55.28	27^th	42	35.7%
2021	33.89	32^nd	39	17.9%
2022	39.87	32^nd	47	31.9%
2023	42.72	29^th	48	39.6%
2024	43.83	33^rd	50	34.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ft Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.21	20^th	23	13.0%
2023	38.26	15^th	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.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	454	0	2	1	37	n/a	n/a	494
1996	454	0	2	1	37	n/a	n/a	494
1997	427	4	3	1	29	n/a	n/a	464
1998	454	3	2	3	49	n/a	n/a	511
1999	430	2	2	2	43	n/a	n/a	479
2000	418	3	1	1	40	n/a	n/a	463
2001	420	2	1	3	35	n/a	n/a	461
2002	436	2	0	3	40	n/a	n/a	481
2003	436	2	0	3	40	n/a	n/a	481
2004	454	3	0	3	33	n/a	n/a	493
2005	435	1	0	3	43	n/a	n/a	482
2006	394	4	3	2	37	n/a	n/a	440
2007	360	9	2	0	48	n/a	n/a	419
2008	362	12	1	2	42	n/a	n/a	419
2009	320	9	1	3	51	n/a	n/a	384
2010	304	11	4	3	57	n/a	n/a	379
2011	301	6	5	0	46	0	7	365
2012	319	3	5	5	30	0	2	364
2013	362	4	4	14	31	0	10	425
2014	389	8	5	14	41	1	10	468
2015	380	5	3	19	27	0	11	445
2016	358	5	3	16	48	1	9	440
2017	366	4	3	19	46	0	9	447
2018	374	7	4	17	36	0	11	449
2019	389	9	3	19	46	0	13	479
2020	436	6	4	33	37	3	12	531
2021	443	8	5	28	40	2	12	538
2022	475	8	3	31	40	1	16	574
2023	514	11	4	42	42	3	20	636

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 Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	494	23.0	21.5	30.4
1996	494	23.0	21.5	30.4
1997	464	23.0	20.2	31
1998	511	25.9	19.7	28
1999	479	25.8	18.6	31.1
2000	463	26.9	17.2	37.1
2001	461	29.9	15.4	31.2
2002	481	31.3	15.4	35.6
2003	481	31.3	15.4	35.6
2004	493	30.3	16.3	35.5
2005	482	32.5	14.8	39.2
2006	440	32.3	13.6	38.2
2007	419	32.5	12.9	41.5
2008	419	25.7	16.3	41.5
2009	384	29.8	12.9	40.4
2010	379	32.2	11.7	46.2
2011	365	34.2	10.6	36.4
2012	364	27.0	13.4	36.8
2013	425	27.0	15.7	32.9
2014	468	27.0	17.3	31.8
2015	445	27.0	16.4	25.4
2016	440	26.0	16.9	24.5
2017	447	26.0	17.1	21.7
2018	449	26.0	17.2	20.5
2019	479	26.0	18.4	17.1
2020	531	26.0	20.4	16.4
2021	538	26.0	20.6	13
2022	574	26.0	22.0	12.5
2023	636	26.0	24.4	22.8

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 Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	494	23.0	21.5	30.4
1996	494	23.0	21.5	30.4
1997	464	23.0	20.2	31
1998	511	25.9	19.7	28
1999	479	25.8	18.6	31.1
2000	463	26.9	17.2	37.1
2001	461	29.9	15.4	31.2
2002	481	31.3	15.4	35.6
2003	481	31.3	15.4	35.6
2004	493	30.3	16.3	35.5
2005	482	32.5	14.8	39.2
2006	440	32.3	13.6	38.2
2007	419	32.5	12.9	41.5
2008	419	25.7	16.3	41.5
2009	384	29.8	12.9	40.4
2010	379	32.2	11.7	46.2
2011	365	34.2	10.6	36.4
2012	364	27.0	13.4	36.8
2013	425	27.0	15.7	32.9
2014	468	27.0	17.3	31.8
2015	445	27.0	16.4	25.4
2016	440	26.0	16.9	24.5
2017	447	26.0	17.1	21.7
2018	449	26.0	17.2	20.5
2019	479	26.0	18.4	17.1
2020	531	26.0	20.4	16.4
2021	538	26.0	20.6	13
2022	574	26.0	22.0	12.5
2023	636	26.0	24.4	22.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ft Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$610 (6.2%)	$9,304 (93.8%)	$9,914
2020	$735 (7.2%)	$9,513 (92.8%)	$10,249
2021	$470 (4.1%)	$10,888 (95.9%)	$11,358
2022	$276 (2.6%)	$10,140 (97.4%)	$10,416

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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 27^th of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 29^th of 48 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Ft Lincoln Elementary School)	47	44	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Mandan 1)	47	39	8%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Ft Lincoln Elementary School)	51	40	11%
All Grades Reading (Mandan 1)	44	42	2%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	636	32.8%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	46	42	8.7%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	19	42	121.1%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	389	514	32.1%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	22.8%	5.7%

Schools Near Ft Lincoln Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ft Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	2007 8th Ave SE	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 751-6504	636	26	24.4	22.8%	514 (80.8%)	11 (1.7%)	42 (6.6%)	4 (0.6%)	42 (6.6%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.1%)	43.8	33^rd of 50 public elementary schools	34.0%		42.7	29^th of 48 public elementary schools	39.6%	4	46.0	43.0	$10,416	$276	$10,140
Mary Stark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 8th Ave SW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 751-6506	243	20	12.2	81.9%	145 (59.7%)	19 (7.8%)	30 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)								(n/a)			$13,470	$1,979	$11,491
Custer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 8th Ave NE	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 751-6503	133	13	10.2	66.9%	90 (67.7%)	5 (3.8%)	10 (7.5%)	2 (1.5%)	18 (13.5%)	2 (1.5%)	6 (4.5%)								(n/a)			$17,396	$1,225	$16,170
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 10th Ave NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 751-6507	304	19	16.3	37.8%	218 (71.7%)	21 (6.9%)	28 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (3.9%)								(n/a)			$12,602	$806	$11,796
Mandan K-8 Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	901 Division St NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 751-6500	14	3	4.6	21.4%	7 (50.0%)	1 (7.1%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)								(n/a)			$4,046	$276	$3,769
Lewis And Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 14th St NW	Mandan	58554	Morton County	Mandan 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 751-6505	447	26	17.0	32.4%	338 (75.6%)	14 (3.1%)	29 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)								(n/a)			$11,095	$734	$10,361
Highland Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Prairie Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 323-4160	101	7	13.7	7.9%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)			$13,116	$1,492	$11,624
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	613 W Avenue B	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4240	121	9	13.9	31.4%	95 (78.5%)	3 (2.5%)	10 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.8%)								(n/a)			$18,574	$2,980	$15,595
Grimsrud Elementary School	Public	K-5	716 W St Benedict Dr	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 323-4150	156	16	9.8	44.9%	93 (59.6%)	11 (7.1%)	15 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	12 (7.7%)	19 (12.2%)								(n/a)			$12,862	$2,201	$10,661
Bismarck Elementary Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	806 N Washington St	Bismarck	58501	Burleigh County	Bismarck 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 323-4101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			$3,644	$1,960	$1,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Ft Lincoln Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ft Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Ft Lincoln Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Ft Lincoln Elementary School.

Is Ft Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks 33^rd of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ft Lincoln Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mandan Middle School
High : Mandan High School

What district is Ft Lincoln Elementary School in?

Mandan 1

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