Below Average
#4148 of 4,742 schools in NY
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Waverly Central School District · Waverly, NY
A Waverly Central School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
45 LINCOLN ST, Waverly, NY 14892
- Math 77% proficient (2010)
- Reading 62% proficient (2010)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Street Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2009, to 70% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average576/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,143
Median home value
$139,500
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14892; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Epiphany SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waverly Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Street Elementary School is listed in WAVERLY CENTRAL 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 Waverly, NY, part of Waverly Central School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,148 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
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 Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lincoln Street Elementary School?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School is 12.8:1. 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 NY?
Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #4,148 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lincoln Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
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?
22.6% 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tioga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (607) 565-8176
- Area population (ZIP 14892)
- 7,531
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 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 14892; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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