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#1028 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 45% in state

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School

Elementary School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA

A Dougherty County elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

518 W Society Ave, Albany, GA 31701

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$18,742
Chronic Absenteeism0.5%

Students at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary Magnet School 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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

$32,902

Median home value

$97,400

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

33.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.6 mi348Compare →
St Teresa's SchoolPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–121.6 mi119Compare →
Robert H Harvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–52.3 mi464Compare →
Sherwood Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–52.7 mi646Compare →

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.

Dougherty County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#4 of 22
District spending per student
$18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary Magnet School

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary Magnet School

What grades does Lincoln Elementary Magnet School serve?

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary Magnet School?

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary Magnet School rank in GA?

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School ranks #1,028 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lincoln Elementary Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Elementary Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Elementary Magnet School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Elementary Magnet School a Title I school?

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

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

94.6% of students at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dougherty County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.5%
Area population (ZIP 31701)
16,333
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
39.4
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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31701; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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