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Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2018)

603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lincoln Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
≥80%
76%
(11-12)
≥80%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
78 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Centerville Community School District.

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