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Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
Lincoln Elementary School serves 291 students in grades 3-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
89%
84%
(10-11)
86%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
291 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Independence School District.

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