Excellent

#93 of 574 schools in SD

Top 16% in state

Lincoln Elementary - 05

Elementary School · Watertown School District 14-4

1100 13th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

South Dakota schools

#93 of 574

In Watertown

#1 of 8

public schools

In district

#1 of 8

Watertown School District 14-4

Academic performance

9.8 / 10

Excellent

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About Lincoln Elementary - 05

Lincoln Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school in Watertown, SD, part of Watertown School District 14-4. Lincoln Elementary - 05 serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Lincoln Elementary - 05 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 574 schools in SD.

Structured state assessment records for Lincoln Elementary - 05 show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.6 pts above district

8.0

This school 8.0 · Excellent
District avg 6.4
SD avg 6.1

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress8.0Excellent50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data13

Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics9.8Excellent30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+27.0 pts

Adjusted Percentile97th

Resources & Environment5.4Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1

Per-Pupil Spending$10,402

Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Lincoln Elementary - 05 — Students at Lincoln Elementary - 05 score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

21.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 79.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 75.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

90%

ELA

90%

2010

Math

95%

ELA

93%

2011

Math

93%

ELA

91%

2012

Math

90%

ELA

89%

2014

Math

60%

ELA

63%

2015

Math

68%

ELA

75%

2016

Math

72%

ELA

67%

2017

Math

77%

ELA

72%

2018

Math

77%

ELA

67%

2019

Math

77%

ELA

67%

2020*

Math

77%

ELA

67%

2021*

Math

77%

ELA

67%

2022

Math

82%

ELA

72%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.

How Lincoln Elementary - 05 Compares

See how Lincoln Elementary - 05 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.0/10

84th percentile in SD

Academic

9.8/10

Excellent

Growth

8.0/10

Excellent

Environment

5.4/10

Average

Gifted & Talented

Yes

Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

21%

Teaching Staff

16:1 student-teacher ratio

21 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

5.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available

This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1100 13th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lincoln Elementary - 05 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mellette Elementary - 07 (rated 7.5/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is IMACULATE CONCEPTION (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Castlewood Elementary - 02 (rated 7.0/10, 13.3 miles away, in nearby Castlewood), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Watertown, see our Watertown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 Watertown	0.4 mi	556	7.6
Watertown Middle School - 02 Watertown	0.7 mi	587	6.2
Watertown High School - 01 Watertown	0.7 mi	1,222	5.9
GREAT PLAINS LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Watertown	0.6 mi	133	7.2
ST MARTINS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Watertown	0.9 mi	123	5.4
WATERTOWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watertown	1.0 mi	60	6.2
Jefferson Elementary - 09 Watertown	1.1 mi	332	5.4
IMACULATE CONCEPTION Watertown	1.3 mi	162	7.1
Mellette Elementary - 07 Watertown	1.2 mi	235	7.5
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 Watertown	1.6 mi	148	4.2
McKinley Elementary - 06 Watertown	2.2 mi	255	6.9
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 Waverly	8.5 mi	113	4.7
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 Waverly	8.5 mi	90	5.8
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 Waverly	8.5 mi	60	4.0
Castlewood Elementary - 02 Castlewood	13.3 mi	144	7.0
Castlewood High School - 01 Castlewood	13.3 mi	106	8.6
Castlewood Middle School - 03 Castlewood	13.3 mi	73	5.3
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 Castlewood	15.5 mi	15	—
Sunrise Colony - 15 Watertown	18.3 mi	17	—
Florence Elementary - 02 Florence	15.2 mi	172	3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,809

Median Home Value

$223,600

Median Rent

$903/mo

Population

26,375

College Educated

21.3%

Homeownership

66%

Avg Commute

14.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

39.5

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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.