Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary serves 313 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the small community of Merrillan, Wisconsin. This regular public school maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1 with 27 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition as a top performer in Wisconsin, ranking #22 out of 2,112 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 99th percentile.

This exceptional ranking has contributed to Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10, reflecting strong overall performance despite the rural setting where educational resources can sometimes be more limited. The surrounding community in ZIP code 54754 has a median household income of $57,679 and a median home value of $148,900. About 15% of area residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 11.5%.

With a total ZIP code population of just 1,569 residents, Lincoln Elementary serves as an educational cornerstone in this tight-knit rural Jackson County community. The school's rural location in Merrillan provides students with a close-knit learning environment where teachers and families often know each other well, fostering strong community connections that support student success.

Located in a rural area, Lincoln Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.