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#87 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 4% in state

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary School · Port Washington-saukville School District · Port Washington, WI

A Port Washington-saukville School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1325 N Theis Ln, Port Washington, WI 53074

  • Math 70% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,300
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Lincoln Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.4%

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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average605/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Washington), 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

$78,944

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,024/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Xxiii Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–80.5 mi134Compare →
Dunwiddie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–41.7 mi335Compare →
Saukville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–43.5 mi336Compare →

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.

Port Washington-saukville School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Elementary is listed in Port Washington-Saukville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Elementary

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Washington, WI, part of Port Washington-saukville School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% 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 4th.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

Lincoln Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 12.8:1. 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 #87 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lincoln Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% 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?

22.4% 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 – 4th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ozaukee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
Area population (ZIP 53074)
13,589
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
40.5
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 53074; 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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