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Lincoln Elementary School

300 Teeters Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 231 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
75-79%
64%
75-79%
70%
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
20%
7%
White
57%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wickham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
231 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Elementary School located?
Lincoln Elementary School is located in the Lincoln neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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