Very Good
#395 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 30% in state
Lincoln Elem
Elementary School · Wellington · Wellington, KS
A Wellington elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
104 South F, Wellington, KS 67152
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elem score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,829/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellington), 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
$50,836
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Washington ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 136 | 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.
Wellington
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elem is listed in Wellington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem is a public elementary school in Wellington, KS, part of Wellington, serving approximately 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elem rank in KS?
Lincoln Elem ranks #395 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lincoln Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% 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?
82.3% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sumner County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (620) 326-4360
- Area population (ZIP 67152)
- 9,199
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 67152; 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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