Needs Improvement
#1882 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
School · DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
702 LAKE AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
75
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
75
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Minnesota schools
#1,882 of 1,992
In Detroit Lakes
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#6 of 6
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
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Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
School in Detroit Lakes · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is a public school in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. Lincoln Early Childhood Ed.
Center serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K. Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,882 of 1,992 schools in MN.
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.8
- MN avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center Compares
See how Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
702 LAKE AVE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PERHAM SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.0/10, 19.7 miles away, in nearby Perham), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY ROSARY (rated 6.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Detroit Lakes, see our Detroit Lakes schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY ROSARY Detroit Lakes | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH Detroit Lakes | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| E-Laker Online School Detroit Lakes | 0.6 mi | — |
| ROSSMAN ELEMENTARY Detroit Lakes | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Detroit Lakes | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE Detroit Lakes | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes | 1.2 mi | — |
| DETROIT LAKES AREA LEARNING CENTER Detroit Lakes | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Laker Transitions Detroit Lakes | 1.1 mi | — |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes | 2.3 mi | 2.7 |
| LAKE PARK AUDUBON ELEMENTARY Audubon | 7.5 mi | 5.8 |
| FRAZEE ELEMENTARY Frazee | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| FRAZEE SECONDARY Frazee | 8.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Circle of Life Academy White Earth | 18.3 mi | — |
| LAKE PARK AUDUBON SECONDARY Lake Park | 13.2 mi | 6.0 |
| OGEMA ELEMENTARY Ogema | 20.9 mi | 4.8 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Perham | 19.3 mi | 5.8 |
| PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER Perham | 19.7 mi | 5.9 |
| PERHAM SENIOR HIGH Perham | 19.7 mi | 7.0 |
| PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE Perham | 19.8 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,980
Median Home Value
$286,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
Population
18,239
College Educated
31.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Avg Commute
17.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
44.2
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
What grades does Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center serve?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
How does Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center rank in MN?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center ranks #1,882 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center a charter school?
No, Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center?
70.7% of students at Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 75
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Becker County
- Phone
- (218) 847-4418
Resources & Links
District
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.- District Enrollment
- 2,797
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,880
- District Rank
- #6 of 6
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