Excellent
#234 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 13% in state
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · North Spencer County Sch Corp · Lamar, IN
A North Spencer County Sch Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13726 N SR 245, Lamar, IN 47550
- Math 67% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Trail Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Trail Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,396
Median home value
$189,600
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
95.6%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in North Spencer County Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrisney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 226 | Compare → |
| David Turnham Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 288 | 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.
North Spencer County Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is listed in North Spencer County Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lamar, IN, part of North Spencer County Sch Corp, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Trail Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Trail Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Trail Elementary School rank in IN?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School ranks #234 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lincoln Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Trail Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Lincoln Trail Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spencer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.3%
- Phone
- (812) 544-2929
- Area population (ZIP 47550)
- 670
- Area median age
- 38
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47550; 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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