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#150 of 480 schools in NH

Top 31% in state

Lincoln Street Elementary School

Elementary School · Exeter School District · Exeter, NH

An Exeter School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 Lincoln St., Exeter, NH 03833

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$26,939
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Lincoln Street Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Street Elementary School 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 Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average580/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), 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

$110,566

Median home value

$456,000

Median rent

$1,632/mo

College educated

54.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Virtual Learning Academy (e)Charter · enrollment unverified9.3K–80.3 mi127Compare →
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (e)Charter · enrollment unverified5.3K–81.9 mi66Compare →
Building Block CommonsPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–82.2 mi48Compare →
Kensington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–53.6 mi143Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Exeter School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$26,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Street Elementary School is listed in Exeter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Street Elementary School

Lincoln Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Exeter, NH, part of Exeter School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Street Elementary School

What grades does Lincoln Street Elementary School serve?

Lincoln Street Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Street Elementary School?

Lincoln Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Street Elementary School rank in NH?

Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #150 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Lincoln Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Street Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Street Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Street Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

14.9% of students at Lincoln Street Elementary School 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 03833)
22,676
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
44.5
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 03833; 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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