Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gahanna, Ohio, serving 720 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, which is ranked 263 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in several subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.5%. The school also has particularly strong performance among certain student subgroups, ranking 79th out of 603 Ohio elementary schools for African American students and 46th out of 234 Ohio elementary schools for Hispanic students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7% in the 2022-2023 school year may be an area for improvement, as it is higher than some nearby schools like Goshen Lane Elementary (12.8% chronic absenteeism) and Kae Avenue Elementary (29.6% chronic absenteeism).

When compared to other elementary schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, Lincoln Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts. However, some nearby schools, such as Jefferson Elementary and High Point Elementary, have higher overall rankings and performance in certain subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 261 Helmbright Dr
       Gahanna, OH  43230-3161


(614) 478-5555

District: Gahanna-Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
540th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,180 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gahanna South Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  724

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
African American:
32.2%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.9. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (32.2%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.5% 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 23.7, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $11,180. 5 elementary schools in the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 540th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gahanna-Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gahanna-Jefferson City 263rd of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.39 628th 1471 57.3%
2005 65.23 570th 1501 62.0%
2006 64.05 619th 1504 58.8%
2007 64.84 673rd 1609 58.2%
2008 56.85 872nd 1582 44.9%
2009 70.93 497th 1610 69.1%
2010 71.51 509th 1662 69.4%
2011 76.29 350th 1686 79.2%
2012 78.59 265th 1709 84.5%
2013 71.80 548th 1701 67.8%
2014 69.84 627th 1687 62.8%
2015 70.71 557th 1684 66.9%
2016 68.92 633rd 1678 62.3%
2017 69.05 616th 1651 62.7%
2018 68.43 632nd 1636 61.4%
2019 71.67 540th 1676 67.8%
2021 60.05 767th 1610 52.4%
2022 56.35 834th 1588 47.5%
2023 61.43 743rd 1596 53.4%
2024 69.90 540th 1577 65.8%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.94 108th 213 49.3%
2023 55.98 97th 239 59.4%
2024 60.73 89th 258 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.12 363rd 856 57.6%
2024 71.75 160th 900 82.2%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 615th 1465 58.0%
2019 61.71 605th 1465 58.7%
2021 37.75 889th 1404 36.7%
2022 39.70 914th 1419 35.6%
2023 45.23 864th 1447 40.3%
2024 56.78 690th 1484 53.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.62 448th 1518 70.5%
2019 77.60 314th 1502 79.1%
2021 57.45 695th 1467 52.6%
2022 53.09 822nd 1488 44.8%
2023 59.06 714th 1483 51.9%
2024 64.61 591st 1466 59.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.26 258th 956 73.0%
2021 20.72 675th 765 11.8%
2022 36.28 511th 824 38.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.23 69th 759 90.9%
2021 46.96 154th 219 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.67 735th 1536 52.1%
2019 65.07 652nd 1535 57.5%
2021 53.56 771st 1499 48.6%
2022 54.22 810th 1518 46.6%
2023 60.18 709th 1498 52.7%
2024 72.46 448th 1485 69.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.33 60th 598 90.0%
2019 87.41 42nd 605 93.1%
2021 69.33 102nd 533 80.9%
2022 72.59 113th 601 81.2%
2023 67.31 132nd 610 78.4%
2024 79.47 79th 603 86.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.36 20th 216 90.7%
2024 67.55 46th 234 80.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 441st 1309 66.3%
2019 75.06 292nd 1271 77.0%
2021 60.86 535th 1249 57.2%
2022 54.97 642nd 1242 48.3%
2023 69.23 394th 1215 67.6%
2024 78.51 227th 1190 80.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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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
1988 489 21 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 436 21 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 421 35 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 439 35 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 515 43 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 475 43 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 460 50 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 436 46 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 436 46 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 425 57 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 426 57 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 393 69 17 12 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2000 377 62 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 387 54 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 343 58 15 9 0 n/a n/a 25 450
2003 343 58 15 9 0 n/a n/a 25 450
2004 325 67 17 7 0 n/a n/a 13 429
2005 330 81 18 5 0 n/a n/a 21 455
2006 324 76 13 5 0 n/a n/a 25 443
2007 304 78 10 5 1 n/a n/a 34 432
2008 309 63 17 5 0 n/a n/a 29 423
2009 329 72 9 8 0 n/a n/a 34 452
2010 303 76 14 9 0 n/a n/a 43 445
2011 291 78 12 11 0 0 42 0 434
2012 277 96 13 15 1 0 32 0 434
2013 261 102 12 18 1 0 31 0 425
2014 268 93 11 27 0 0 28 0 427
2015 267 91 9 30 0 0 29 0 426
2016 267 86 7 37 0 0 36 0 433
2017 264 84 5 33 0 0 35 0 421
2018 266 80 3 32 0 1 35 0 417
2019 260 105 14 27 1 2 2 0 411
2020 260 105 12 16 1 0 15 0 409
2021 266 92 7 16 0 0 25 0 406
2022 343 224 34 43 2 0 38 0 684
2023 369 229 30 41 2 0 49 0 720
2024 348 233 26 55 2 1 59 0 724

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
1988 515 26.0 19.8 0
1989 458 23.0 19.9 n/a
1990 468 25.0 18.7 n/a
1991 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1992 570 27.0 21.1 3.3
1993 538 28.0 19.2 4.8
1994 527 28.0 18.8 4.7
1995 504 23.5 21.4 5.2
1996 504 23.5 21.4 5.2
1997 502 26.0 19.3 4.6
1998 503 27.0 18.6 5
1999 491 24.5 20.0 9.2
2000 466 26.0 17.9 9.7
2001 480 23.0 20.9 6.9
2002 450 25.6 17.6 11.1
2003 450 25.6 17.6 11.1
2004 429 26.1 16.4 12
2005 455 25.0 18.2 13.8
2006 443 24.5 18.1 16.7
2007 432 26.6 16.2 20.6
2008 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
2009 452 24.0 18.8 22.7
2010 445 26.0 17.1 29.6
2011 434 22.0 19.7 29.3
2012 434 20.5 21.1 27.6
2013 425 20.5 20.7 26.4
2014 427 26.5 16.1 24.4
2015 426 n/a n/a 21.8
2016 433 22.0 19.6 24.5
2017 421 23.0 18.3 23.3
2018 417 22.0 18.9 21.1
2019 411 22.0 18.6 19.5
2020 409 21.0 19.4 20
2021 406 22.0 18.4 n/a
2022 684 28.0 24.4 n/a
2023 720 28.0 25.7 27.9
2024 724 30.5 23.7 30.5

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
1988 515 26.0 19.8 0
1989 458 23.0 19.9 n/a
1990 468 25.0 18.7 n/a
1991 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1992 570 27.0 21.1 3.3
1993 538 28.0 19.2 4.8
1994 527 28.0 18.8 4.7
1995 504 23.5 21.4 5.2
1996 504 23.5 21.4 5.2
1997 502 26.0 19.3 4.6
1998 503 27.0 18.6 5
1999 491 24.5 20.0 9.2
2000 466 26.0 17.9 9.7
2001 480 23.0 20.9 6.9
2002 450 25.6 17.6 11.1
2003 450 25.6 17.6 11.1
2004 429 26.1 16.4 12
2005 455 25.0 18.2 13.8
2006 443 24.5 18.1 16.7
2007 432 26.6 16.2 20.6
2008 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
2009 452 24.0 18.8 22.7
2010 445 26.0 17.1 29.6
2011 434 22.0 19.7 29.3
2012 434 20.5 21.1 27.6
2013 425 20.5 20.7 26.4
2014 427 26.5 16.1 24.4
2015 426 n/a n/a 21.8
2016 433 22.0 19.6 24.5
2017 421 23.0 18.3 23.3
2018 417 22.0 18.9 21.1
2019 411 22.0 18.6 19.5
2020 409 21.0 19.4 20
2021 406 22.0 18.4 n/a
2022 684 28.0 24.4 n/a
2023 720 28.0 25.7 27.9
2024 724 30.5 23.7 30.5

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,683
2022 $9,047
2023 $10,259
2024 $11,180

Data source: Ohio 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 540th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 743rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)76.561
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)7663.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)8576.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)82.972.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)80.463.9
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)84.675.6
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)73.762
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)78.672.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School)75.869.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Gahanna-Jefferson City)76.571.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Elementary School)64.252.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)70.262.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)78.871.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)82.577.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411720
 75.2%
African American105229
 118.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1430
 114.3%
Hispanic2741
 51.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White260369
 41.9%
Two or More Races249
 2350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.5%27.9%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 540th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 48% White, 32% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

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

Middle : Gahanna South Middle School
High : Lincoln High School


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

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