Very Good
#447 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 25% in state
Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Elementary School · Fremont Re-1 · Canon City, CO
A Fremont Re-1 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 MYRTLE AVENUE, Canon City, CO 81212
- Math 36% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln School of Science and Technology score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
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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Where Lincoln School of Science and Technology 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,545
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–11 | 2.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Canon Exploratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fremont Re-1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln School of Science and Technology is listed in Fremont Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Lincoln School of Science and Technology is a public elementary school in Canon City, CO, part of Fremont Re-1, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln School of Science and Technology
What grades does Lincoln School of Science and Technology serve?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School of Science and Technology is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln School of Science and Technology rank in CO?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology ranks #447 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lincoln School of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School of Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln School of Science and Technology has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln School of Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Lincoln School of Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln School of Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Lincoln School of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
66.0% of students at Lincoln School of Science and Technology 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (719) 276-5830
- Area population (ZIP 81212)
- 32,355
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81212; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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