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Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Little Falls Community Schools · Little Falls, MN

A Little Falls Community Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 6TH ST SW, Little Falls, MN 56345

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,236
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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

54.3%

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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,981/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Falls), 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

$57,399

Median home value

$227,800

Median rent

$751/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.4 mi218Compare →
Lindbergh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.4 mi473Compare →
Msed Birth to 3Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.4 mi21Compare →
Sun ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–122.4 mi11Compare →

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.

Little Falls Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$14,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Little Falls Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Little Falls, MN, part of Little Falls Community Schools, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,884 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% 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 Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.9:1. 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 MN?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,884 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary 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.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% 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?

54.3% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Morrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 56345)
15,105
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
42.6
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 56345; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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