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#1112 of 1,294 schools in KS

Lincoln Elem

Elementary School · Augusta · Augusta, KS

An Augusta elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1812 Cron, Augusta, KS 67010

  • Math 39% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,196
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Lincoln Elem score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

50.2%

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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,066/100K

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

$69,677

Median home value

$178,600

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ewalt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.7 mi322Compare →
Garfield ElemEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.7 mi260Compare →
St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.8 mi92Compare →

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.

Augusta

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lincoln Elem

Lincoln Elem is a public elementary school in Augusta, KS, part of Augusta, serving approximately 307 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 13.3:1. 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 #1,112 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Lincoln Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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?

50.2% 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 67010)
13,576
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
41.6
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 67010; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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