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#2189 of 3,441 schools in OH
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Springfield City School District · Springfield, OH
A Springfield City School District elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Tibbetts Ave, Springfield, OH 45505
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lincoln 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,994/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$42,409
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Preparatory and Fitness AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Kenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Springfield City School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 17
- District spending per student
- $16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary School is listed in Springfield City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, OH, part of Springfield City School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,189 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank in OH?
Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2,189 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lincoln Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (937) 505-4260
- Area population (ZIP 45505)
- 20,299
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 45505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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