Excellent
#93 of 574 schools in SD
Top 16% in state
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Elementary School · Watertown School District 14-4 · Watertown, SD
A Watertown School District 14-4 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 13th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Elementary - 05 score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Elementary - 05 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), 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
$64,809
Median home value
$223,600
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Watertown Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Mellette Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 235 | Compare → |
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.
Watertown School District 14-4
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is listed in Watertown School District 14-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Elementary - 05
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Watertown, SD, part of Watertown School District 14-4, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Elementary - 05
What grades does Lincoln Elementary - 05 serve?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary - 05?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary - 05 is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Elementary - 05 rank in SD?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 ranks #93 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Lincoln Elementary - 05's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 - 05?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary - 05 has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Elementary - 05 a charter school?
No, Lincoln Elementary - 05 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Elementary - 05 a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Elementary - 05 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary - 05?
21.3% of students at Lincoln Elementary - 05 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (605) 882-6340
- Area population (ZIP 57201)
- 26,375
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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 57201; 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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