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#615 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 47% in state

Lincoln Elem

Elementary School · Ottawa · Ottawa, KS

An Ottawa elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1102 Milner, Ottawa, KS 66067

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,273
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at Lincoln Elem score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.1%

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 Elem 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

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

$70,653

Median home value

$175,600

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–51.6 mi79Compare →
Garfield ElemEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.5 mi342Compare →
Sunflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–53.7 mi328Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ottawa

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elem is listed in Ottawa; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elem

Lincoln Elem is a public elementary school in Ottawa, KS, part of Ottawa, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elem

What grades does Lincoln Elem serve?

Lincoln Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elem?

Lincoln Elem has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elem rank in KS?

Lincoln Elem ranks #615 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lincoln Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elem has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Elem a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Elem a Title I school?

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

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

79.1% of students at Lincoln Elem 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
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
Area population (ZIP 66067)
16,146
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
37.8
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66067; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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