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#1518 of 1,992 schools in MN

Lincoln Center Elementary

Elementary School · South St. Paul Public School Dist · South Saint Paul, MN

A South St. Paul Public School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

357 9TH AVE N, South Saint Paul, MN 55075

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,850
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Lincoln Center Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Center Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low6/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,573

Median home value

$267,000

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
917 Deaf/hard of HearingEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.0 mi26Compare →
Early Childhood Special Ed ProgramEnrollment path unverified3.9PK0.5 mi58Compare →
Early Learning Resource CenterEnrollment path unverified3.4PK1.2 mi181Compare →
Holy Trinity Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–81.2 mi111Compare →

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.

South St. Paul Public School Dist

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$14,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Center Elementary is listed in South St. Paul Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Center Elementary

Lincoln Center Elementary is a public elementary school in South Saint Paul, MN, part of South St. Paul Public School Dist, serving approximately 665 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,518 of 1,992 schools in MN.

State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Center Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Center Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Lincoln Center Elementary?

Lincoln Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Center Elementary rank in MN?

Lincoln Center Elementary ranks #1,518 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Lincoln Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Center Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Center Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Center Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Center Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Center Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

49.8% of students at Lincoln Center 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dakota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
Area population (ZIP 55075)
20,651
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
37.3
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 55075; 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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