Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 299 students in grades PK-5 in Schenectady, New York, which is part of the Schenectady City School District. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a statewide rank between 2119 and 2433 out of around 2,400 schools over the past decade.

Lincoln Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 13.73% of 3rd graders, 23.08% of 4th graders, and 13.64% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 26.92% of 3rd graders, 12.5% of 4th graders, and 0% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math. The school performs particularly poorly for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students. Additionally, 77.59% of Lincoln Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the district average.

While Lincoln Elementary and several other Schenectady City School District elementary schools perform poorly, there are some brighter spots in the area, such as Hillside School in the Niskayuna Central School District, which outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. The variation in per-student spending among the Schenectady City School District elementary schools, with Lincoln Elementary spending $14,502 per student compared to $16,493 at Howe Elementary School, suggests potential funding inequities that may be contributing to the academic achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2 Robinson St
       Schenectady, NY  12304-1333


(518) 370-8355

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2376th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,502 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Park Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.5%
Asian:
22.4%
Hispanic:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lincoln Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), Asian (22.4%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% 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 11.2. 7 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $14,502. 7 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 2376th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 833rd of 865 New York 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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 16.89 1934th 2206 12.3%
2007 8.39 2089th 2219 5.9%
2008 20.73 1888th 2227 15.2%
2009 19.12 1986th 2257 12.0%
2010 10.33 2108th 2263 6.8%
2011 6.09 2211th 2286 3.3%
2012 17.04 2017th 2320 13.1%
2013 17.19 2038th 2325 12.3%
2014 14.01 2119th 2345 9.6%
2015 10.18 2235th 2352 5.0%
2016 9.80 2238th 2366 5.4%
2017 5.80 2352nd 2386 1.4%
2018 3.56 2383rd 2395 0.5%
2019 6.18 2368th 2413 1.9%
2021 5.95 2130th 2201 3.2%
2022 3.69 2428th 2434 0.2%
2023 2.79 2433rd 2439 0.2%
2024 7.38 2376th 2445 2.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.74 936th 938 0.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.26 1887th 2031 7.1%
2024 16.12 2080th 2110 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.86 2015th 2032 0.8%
2022 5.87 2084th 2099 0.7%
2023 4.75 2036th 2041 0.2%
2024 12.89 1983rd 2078 4.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.30 747th 766 2.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.92 2326th 2338 0.5%
2019 6.89 2315th 2357 1.8%
2021 7.09 1888th 1955 3.4%
2022 5.07 2384th 2401 0.7%
2023 2.20 2400th 2403 0.1%
2024 10.72 2306th 2413 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.76 2330th 2340 0.4%
2019 8.83 2278th 2358 3.4%
2021 4.93 1921st 1961 2.0%
2022 4.10 2395th 2400 0.2%
2023 5.47 2367th 2400 1.4%
2024 5.81 2386th 2411 1.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.67 595th 601 1.0%
2019 7.22 522nd 548 4.7%
2022 0.23 671st 671 0.0%
2023 0.76 603rd 605 0.3%
2024 5.62 643rd 662 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.89 934th 948 1.5%
2019 17.81 821st 891 7.9%
2021 28.05 312th 427 26.9%
2022 10.45 923rd 936 1.4%
2023 10.19 834th 857 2.7%
2024 14.90 873rd 927 5.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.05 1370th 1392 1.6%
2019 7.39 1296th 1315 1.4%
2022 8.08 1477th 1503 1.7%
2023 4.34 1427th 1429 0.1%
2024 11.43 1479th 1531 3.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.36 1403rd 1408 0.4%
2019 8.15 1293rd 1338 3.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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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
1989 333 70 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 301 66 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 283 75 15 16 0 n/a n/a 32 421
1992 302 85 12 27 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 279 88 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 244 99 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 223 138 8 35 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 223 138 8 35 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 202 143 19 28 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 171 130 16 26 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 169 146 25 35 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 150 161 26 44 1 n/a n/a 1 383
2001 163 143 15 44 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 127 133 54 35 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 127 133 54 35 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 124 142 67 42 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 100 134 76 43 4 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 101 142 108 37 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 94 164 112 51 0 n/a n/a 1 422
2008 78 145 95 59 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 82 105 92 35 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 99 133 112 55 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 77 147 93 64 5 0 0 0 386
2012 77 132 82 74 0 0 5 0 370
2013 68 116 67 72 0 0 6 0 329
2014 55 110 56 91 0 0 15 0 327
2015 52 117 57 67 0 0 11 0 304
2016 47 107 61 86 0 0 16 0 317
2017 40 129 75 100 0 0 31 0 375
2018 37 118 66 91 0 0 33 0 345
2019 31 138 60 80 0 0 43 0 352
2020 26 132 70 81 0 0 29 0 338
2021 40 124 68 80 0 0 35 0 347
2022 37 111 57 83 0 0 28 0 316
2023 38 106 67 64 0 0 24 0 299

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
1989 419 24.7 16.9 n/a
1990 380 23.6 16.1 n/a
1991 421 22.6 18.6 n/a
1992 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1993 380 18.7 20.3 n/a
1994 373 18.7 19.9 51.7
1995 405 19.0 21.3 68.6
1996 405 19.0 21.3 68.6
1997 393 17.5 22.5 69.7
1998 344 17.0 20.2 70.3
1999 376 25.5 14.7 70.7
2000 383 24.5 15.6 79.8
2001 365 25.5 14.3 82.2
2002 349 23.0 15.2 85.1
2003 349 23.0 15.2 85.1
2004 376 n/a n/a n/a
2005 357 24.0 14.9 85.4
2006 389 24.0 16.2 73.8
2007 422 22.6 18.7 65.8
2008 377 25.0 15.1 76.7
2009 314 23.0 13.7 63.1
2010 399 24.0 16.6 78.9
2011 386 27.2 14.1 76.9
2012 370 27.0 13.7 81.9
2013 329 24.0 13.7 85.7
2014 327 19.0 17.2 76.5
2015 304 20.0 15.2 80.9
2016 317 19.0 16.6 64.7
2017 375 27.9 13.4 63.2
2018 345 28.0 12.3 85.5
2019 352 30.0 11.7 82.1
2020 338 20.0 16.9 79
2021 347 24.7 14.0 83.3
2022 316 20.7 15.2 74.7
2023 299 26.5 11.2 77.6

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
1989 419 24.7 16.9 n/a
1990 380 23.6 16.1 n/a
1991 421 22.6 18.6 n/a
1992 426 21.6 19.7 n/a
1993 380 18.7 20.3 n/a
1994 373 18.7 19.9 51.7
1995 405 19.0 21.3 68.6
1996 405 19.0 21.3 68.6
1997 393 17.5 22.5 69.7
1998 344 17.0 20.2 70.3
1999 376 25.5 14.7 70.7
2000 383 24.5 15.6 79.8
2001 365 25.5 14.3 82.2
2002 349 23.0 15.2 85.1
2003 349 23.0 15.2 85.1
2004 376 n/a n/a n/a
2005 357 24.0 14.9 85.4
2006 389 24.0 16.2 73.8
2007 422 22.6 18.7 65.8
2008 377 25.0 15.1 76.7
2009 314 23.0 13.7 63.1
2010 399 24.0 16.6 78.9
2011 386 27.2 14.1 76.9
2012 370 27.0 13.7 81.9
2013 329 24.0 13.7 85.7
2014 327 19.0 17.2 76.5
2015 304 20.0 15.2 80.9
2016 317 19.0 16.6 64.7
2017 375 27.9 13.4 63.2
2018 345 28.0 12.3 85.5
2019 352 30.0 11.7 82.1
2020 338 20.0 16.9 79
2021 347 24.7 14.0 83.3
2022 316 20.7 15.2 74.7
2023 299 26.5 11.2 77.6

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.

Immunization Rates

Lincoln Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%100.0%
201499.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201597.4%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201697.3%0.0%0.3%99.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.0%98.0%
201796.1%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.8%98.9%97.8%
201898.5%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.1%98.8%
201998.5%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.1%
202098.1%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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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 $2,243 (15.8%) $11,942 (84.2%) $14,185
2020 $1,588 (10.6%) $13,411 (89.4%) $14,999
2021 $1,129 (10.2%) $9,965 (89.8%) $11,094
2022 $1,403 (10.0%) $12,577 (90.0%) $13,980
2023 $2,511 (17.3%) $11,991 (82.7%) $14,502

Data source: New York 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 2368th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2433rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)286.8
 21.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)86.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)257.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)62.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)710.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)02
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352299
 15.1%
African American138106
 23.2%
American Indian00
Asian6067
 11.7%
Hispanic8064
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White3138
 22.6%
Two or More Races4324
 44.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%77.6%
 4.5%


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

Middle : Central Park Middle School
High : Schenectady High School

Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 35% African American, 22% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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