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Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Ventura Unified · Ventura, CA

A Ventura Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1107 East Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001

  • Math 25% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$16,619
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), 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

$86,310

Median home value

$760,700

Median rent

$1,881/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

44.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Goldenwest Montessori SchoolsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.1 mi7Compare →
Ventura County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–120.4 mi159Compare →
Holy Cross School @ San Buenaventura MissionPrivate · tuition6.8K–80.8 mi87Compare →
Ventura Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Ventura Unified

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#27 of 27
District spending per student
$16,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Ventura Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Ventura, CA, part of Ventura Unified, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,269 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary rank in CA?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #9,269 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?

76.7% of students at Lincoln 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
202
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
Area population (ZIP 93001)
31,885
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40.8
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 93001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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