Below Average
#1623 of 1,992 schools in MN
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary School · Faribault Public School District · Faribault, MN
A Faribault Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 LINCOLN AVE NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), 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
$70,296
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Divine Mercy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Alexander Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Laura Baker Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
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.
Faribault Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary is listed in FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Faribault, MN, part of Faribault Public School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,623 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% 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 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.1:1. 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 MN?
Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,623 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% 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?
81.6% 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
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (507) 333-6600
- Area population (ZIP 55021)
- 30,860
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 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 55021; 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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