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#1767 of 2,228 schools in WA

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Hoquiam School District · Hoquiam, WA

A Hoquiam School District elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.

700 Wood, Hoquiam, WA 98550

  • Math 23% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.9% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$18,188
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,877/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoquiam), 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

$56,920

Median home value

$212,400

Median rent

$1,003/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.62–50.8 mi228Compare →
Hoquiam Homelink SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–121.5 mi86Compare →
A J West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–52.7 mi301Compare →
Grays Harbor AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–123.0 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hoquiam School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Hoquiam School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Hoquiam, WA, part of Hoquiam School District, serving approximately 224 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Elementary rank in WA?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,767 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Elementary a charter school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lincoln Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Elementary?

81.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grays Harbor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
Area population (ZIP 98550)
12,274
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98550; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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