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#1469 of 2,105 schools in WI

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Janesville School District · Janesville, WI

A Janesville School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1821 Conde St, Janesville, WI 53546

  • Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$13,990
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.9%

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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,991/100K

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

$73,430

Median home value

$220,100

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Van Buren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.7 mi405Compare →
Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.4 mi329Compare →
Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.6 mi260Compare →
Preschool 4 JanesvilleEnrollment path unverified4.0PK2.0 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Janesville School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 21
District spending per student
$13,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Janesville, WI, part of Janesville School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Elementary

What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?

Lincoln Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11:1. 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 WI?

Lincoln Elementary ranks #1,469 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

75.9% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 53546)
29,482
Area average commute
21.6 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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 53546; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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