Lincoln Elem.

Lincoln Elementary in St. Charles, Missouri serves 167 students in kindergarten through fourth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8 to 1, students get consistent individual attention across every grade level.

The school earns a composite score of 9.8 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a near-perfect academic score of 9.9 and a growth score of 9.8. Those numbers translate directly to peer comparisons: Lincoln ranks third out of 2,216 public schools statewide and outperforms 100 percent of Missouri schools — a distinction that separates it from virtually every school in the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it holds the third spot out of 1,202 statewide.

Locally, Lincoln stands first out of 27 schools in St. Charles, making it the top-performing school in the district by a clear margin. For families prioritizing academic outcomes, Lincoln's data puts it in rare company.

The combination of strong absolute performance and high growth scores signals that students are not just arriving prepared — they are making measurable gains year over year. Parents comparing elementary options in the St. Charles area will find few schools anywhere in Missouri that match this performance profile.

With an enrollment of 167 students, Lincoln Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Lincoln Elem. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.