Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 413 students in grades PK-4 in Cardington, Ohio, which is part of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state averages in math and English language arts proficiency, while others fall below. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

Cardington-Lincoln Elementary's student population is predominantly white, at 92.25%, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with special education and disabled students consistently performing lower than their peers. Compared to nearby schools, such as Pleasant Elementary and Northmor Elementary, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, and its statewide ranking has declined over the past decade.

The school's high rate of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, at 45.52%, indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district and school should prioritize addressing the underlying causes of the school's chronic absenteeism and work to improve educational outcomes for all students, regardless of their background or subgroup. By implementing targeted strategies and interventions, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary can strive to close achievement gaps and provide a high-quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 121 Nichols St
       Cardington, OH  43315-1121


(419) 864-6692

District: Cardington-Lincoln Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
1003rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
High:    Cardington-Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (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.
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Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School 1003rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cardington-Lincoln Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardington-Lincoln Local 500th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.99 1077th 1471 26.8%
2005 53.66 818th 1501 45.5%
2014 74.53 442nd 1687 73.8%
2015 52.07 998th 1684 40.7%
2016 59.79 855th 1678 49.0%
2017 40.58 1126th 1651 31.8%
2018 54.80 911th 1636 44.3%
2019 62.84 763rd 1676 54.5%
2021 55.77 844th 1610 47.6%
2022 50.11 922nd 1588 41.9%
2023 59.66 775th 1596 51.4%
2024 43.15 1003rd 1577 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.02 465th 856 45.7%
2024 45.88 426th 900 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.02 533rd 1465 63.6%
2019 69.48 417th 1465 71.5%
2021 63.23 510th 1404 63.7%
2022 51.67 733rd 1419 48.3%
2023 63.76 529th 1447 63.4%
2024 37.51 1013th 1484 31.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.82 567th 1518 62.6%
2019 63.92 657th 1502 56.3%
2021 61.71 625th 1467 57.4%
2022 52.08 833rd 1488 44.0%
2023 59.38 707th 1483 52.3%
2024 36.54 1008th 1466 31.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.39 723rd 1021 29.2%
2021 44.51 374th 765 51.1%
2022 28.47 622nd 824 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 1012th 1536 34.1%
2019 63.74 687th 1535 55.2%
2021 42.34 935th 1499 37.6%
2022 41.24 972nd 1518 36.0%
2023 55.92 780th 1498 47.9%
2024 45.05 921st 1485 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.40 942nd 1309 28.0%
2019 49.69 772nd 1271 39.3%
2021 36.49 889th 1249 28.8%
2022 31.86 953rd 1242 23.3%
2023 45.92 765th 1215 37.0%
2024 23.05 1003rd 1190 15.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Cardington-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 785 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1989 782 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1990 420 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 437 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 453 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 518 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -2 518
1994 495 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 555 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 555 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 548 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 546 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 596 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 592 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 609 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 564 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 564 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 583 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 559 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 2 567
2006 389 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 406 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 5 414
2008 388 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 7 398
2009 388 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 5 395
2010 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 358
2011 339 2 0 4 0 0 9 0 354
2012 339 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 351
2013 326 0 0 5 0 0 13 0 344
2014 457 5 1 6 0 0 14 0 483
2015 455 3 1 5 0 0 14 0 478
2016 452 2 0 8 1 0 10 0 473
2017 433 3 0 3 2 0 10 0 451
2018 418 3 0 2 1 0 11 0 435
2019 430 2 0 1 1 0 11 0 445
2020 417 2 0 2 1 0 14 0 436
2021 381 1 0 4 0 0 18 0 404
2022 383 2 0 9 0 0 17 0 411
2023 381 3 0 10 0 0 19 0 413

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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 40.0 19.6 0
1989 786 37.0 21.2 n/a
1990 421 38.0 11.0 n/a
1991 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1992 453 21.0 21.5 34
1993 518 25.0 20.7 24.4
1994 497 27.0 18.4 23.3
1995 557 29.0 19.2 24.4
1996 557 29.0 19.2 24.4
1997 549 27.0 20.3 20.6
1998 547 28.0 19.5 20.8
1999 600 29.0 20.7 24.7
2000 594 29.0 20.5 25.6
2001 610 31.0 19.7 25.9
2002 566 32.5 17.4 26.5
2003 566 32.5 17.4 26.5
2004 586 33.0 17.8 24.4
2005 567 32.9 17.2 25.5
2006 393 15.6 25.2 16.8
2007 414 17.8 23.3 26.7
2008 398 21.5 18.5 n/a
2009 395 24.5 16.1 31
2010 358 23.5 15.2 37.4
2011 354 23.8 14.8 39.3
2012 351 23.0 15.2 49.6
2013 344 20.0 17.2 48.8
2014 483 19.7 24.4 48.9
2015 478 n/a n/a 49
2016 473 23.0 20.5 51.2
2017 451 22.0 20.5 46.1
2018 435 22.0 19.7 39.5
2019 445 22.1 20.1 41.3
2020 436 22.0 19.8 39.9
2021 404 19.0 21.2 n/a
2022 411 21.0 19.5 n/a
2023 413 21.0 19.6 45.5

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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 786 40.0 19.6 0
1989 786 37.0 21.2 n/a
1990 421 38.0 11.0 n/a
1991 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1992 453 21.0 21.5 34
1993 518 25.0 20.7 24.4
1994 497 27.0 18.4 23.3
1995 557 29.0 19.2 24.4
1996 557 29.0 19.2 24.4
1997 549 27.0 20.3 20.6
1998 547 28.0 19.5 20.8
1999 600 29.0 20.7 24.7
2000 594 29.0 20.5 25.6
2001 610 31.0 19.7 25.9
2002 566 32.5 17.4 26.5
2003 566 32.5 17.4 26.5
2004 586 33.0 17.8 24.4
2005 567 32.9 17.2 25.5
2006 393 15.6 25.2 16.8
2007 414 17.8 23.3 26.7
2008 398 21.5 18.5 n/a
2009 395 24.5 16.1 31
2010 358 23.5 15.2 37.4
2011 354 23.8 14.8 39.3
2012 351 23.0 15.2 49.6
2013 344 20.0 17.2 48.8
2014 483 19.7 24.4 48.9
2015 478 n/a n/a 49
2016 473 23.0 20.5 51.2
2017 451 22.0 20.5 46.1
2018 435 22.0 19.7 39.5
2019 445 22.1 20.1 41.3
2020 436 22.0 19.8 39.9
2021 404 19.0 21.2 n/a
2022 411 21.0 19.5 n/a
2023 413 21.0 19.6 45.5

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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,565
2022 $10,391
2023 $11,208

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cardington-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 763rd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 775th of 1596 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School)76.167.6
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Local)76.167.6
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School)7577.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Local)7577.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School)64.263.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cardington-Lincoln Local)64.263.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School)76.150.7
 25.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cardington-Lincoln Local)76.150.7
 25.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445413
 7.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic110
 900%
Pacific Islander00
White430381
 11.4%
Two or More Races1119
 72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%45.5%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School.

Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School ranks 1003rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
High : Cardington-Lincoln High School


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