Very Good
#2024 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
First Street Elementary
Elementary School · Western Placer Unified · Lincoln, CA
A Western Placer Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 First St., Lincoln, CA 95648
- Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First Street Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where First Street Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Average666/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,200
Median home value
$635,200
Median rent
$2,054/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Atlas Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Creekside Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Placer Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Street Elementary is listed in Western Placer Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Street Elementary
First Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Lincoln, CA, part of Western Placer Unified, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,024 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Street Elementary
What grades does First Street Elementary serve?
First Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend First Street Elementary?
First Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at First Street Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Street Elementary rank in CA?
First Street Elementary ranks #2,024 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is First Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
First Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at First Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Street Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is First Street Elementary a charter school?
No, First Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, First Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Street Elementary?
67.4% of students at First Street Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (916) 645-6330
- Area population (ZIP 95648)
- 56,597
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95648; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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