Excellent
#158 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 12% in state
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary School · Hoisington · Hoisington, KS
A Hoisington elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 N. Oak St., Hoisington, KS 67544
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoisington), 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
$49,297
Median home value
$79,000
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hoisington
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary is listed in Hoisington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Hoisington, KS, part of Hoisington, serving approximately 194 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary
What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?
Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary rank in KS?
Lincoln Elementary ranks #158 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?
56.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (620) 653-4549
- Area population (ZIP 67544)
- 2,875
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 67544; 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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