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#620 of 691 schools in NV

Lincoln Park Elementary

Elementary School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV

A Washoe County elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89431

  • Math 15% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$10,870
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Lincoln Park Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Park 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,987/100K

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

$64,496

Median home value

$332,000

Median rent

$1,276/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenbrae ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.7 mi334Compare →
Robert Mitchell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.7 mi290Compare →
Florence Drake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–51.2 mi247Compare →
Katherine Dunn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.2 mi460Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washoe County

Schools in district
115
Rank in district
#100 of 109
District spending per student
$10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Park Elementary is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Park Elementary

Lincoln Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Park Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Park Elementary serve?

Lincoln Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Park Elementary?

Lincoln Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Park Elementary rank in NV?

Lincoln Park Elementary ranks #620 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Lincoln Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Park Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Park Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lincoln Park Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Park Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Lincoln Park 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
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 89431)
40,772
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
35.7
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 89431; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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