Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center's student population of 75 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center?
75 students attend Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center offer ?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center part of?
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center is part of Detroit Lakes ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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