Below Average
#1564 of 1,750 schools in OK
Lincoln ES
Elementary School · Ardmore · Ardmore, OK
An Ardmore elementary school serving grades 3rd – 4th.
PO Box 1709, Ardmore, OK 73402
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 17% proficient (2025)
- 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln ES score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lincoln ES 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 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,296/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Ardmore
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln ES is listed in ARDMORE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln ES
Lincoln ES is a public elementary school in Ardmore, OK, part of Ardmore, serving approximately 433 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln ES
What grades does Lincoln ES serve?
Lincoln ES serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Lincoln ES?
Lincoln ES has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln ES is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln ES rank in OK?
Lincoln ES ranks #1,564 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Lincoln ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln ES has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln ES a charter school?
No, Lincoln ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln ES a Title I school?
No, Lincoln ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln ES?
89.4% of students at Lincoln ES 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (580) 223-2477
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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