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#2888 of 3,192 schools in MI

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Alpena Public Schools · Alpena, MI

An Alpena Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

307 WEST LAKE ST, Alpena, MI 49707

  • Math 17% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 17% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,611
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.7%

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 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,533/100K

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

$50,699

Median home value

$134,900

Median rent

$642/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–60.3 mi64Compare →
Ella M White ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.5 mi453Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–81.5 mi90Compare →
Hinks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–5Not available138Compare →

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.

Alpena Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$13,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Alpena Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Alpena, MI, part of Alpena Public Schools, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,888 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.6:1. 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 MI?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #2,888 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

94.7% 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Alpena County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 49707)
22,050
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
47.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 49707; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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