Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?

Lincoln Elementary ranks 1931 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Lincoln Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary?

Students at Lincoln Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

Lincoln Elementary

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, California, serving 592 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District, which is ranked 1305 out of 1568 districts in the state.

Lincoln Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to nearby schools. For example, in 6th grade English Language Arts/Literacy, Lincoln Elementary had a 63.29% proficiency rate, compared to 32.61% for the district and 45.82% for the state. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner student groups also perform better than their counterparts in the district and state. However, Lincoln Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 4.5% in 2018-2019 to 19.5% in 2022-2023, though still lower than the district's average of 26.2%.

While Lincoln Elementary's academic performance is strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 2,370 out of 5,789 California elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,931 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be maintaining its performance, but other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Lincoln Elementary compared to nearby schools, such as Fremont Elementary and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary, suggests that the school may serve a more economically advantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

705 California St.
Salinas, CA 93901-4104

(831) 753-5625

District: Salinas City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1931^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,257

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.7%

White:

5.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Elementary ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.7%), White (5.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Salinas City Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 23.8. 12 elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Elementary employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary is $6,257, which is the 7^th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Salinas City Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary 1931^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Salinas City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salinas City Elementary 1305^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2012	35.29	3579^th	5390	33.6%
2013	39.73	3328^th	5530	39.8%
2015	24.39	4185^th	5611	25.4%
2016	21.41	4481^st	5614	20.2%
2017	29.85	3842^nd	5692	32.5%
2018	39.01	3219^th	5662	43.1%
2019	54.16	2370^th	5789	59.1%
2022	54.89	2303^rd	5883	60.9%
2023	52.03	2433^rd	5874	58.6%
2024	62.83	1931^st	5862	67.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.84	1516^th	3246	53.3%
2019	50.71	1212^th	3275	63.0%
2022	41.86	1689^th	3311	49.0%
2023	35.83	2096^th	3250	35.5%
2024	56.22	869^th	3160	72.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.00	3475^th	5084	31.6%
2019	55.84	2017^th	5173	61.0%
2022	53.59	2059^th	5264	60.9%
2023	48.41	2466^th	5374	54.1%
2024	53.26	2169^th	5511	60.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.31	177^th	364	51.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.46	3178^th	5413	41.3%
2019	53.76	2288^th	5492	58.3%
2022	56.51	2077^th	5635	63.1%
2023	48.55	2485^th	5617	55.8%
2024	64.53	1730^th	5605	69.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.54	3076^th	5431	43.4%
2019	53.58	2286^th	5510	58.5%
2022	50.81	2398^th	5663	57.7%
2023	54.10	2221^st	5650	60.7%
2024	58.85	2038^th	5636	63.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.31	2654^th	4830	45.1%
2019	65.08	1406^th	4963	71.7%
2022	67.50	1275^th	5084	74.9%
2023	63.76	1461^st	5098	71.3%
2024	74.23	977^th	5102	80.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.02	1662^nd	2737	39.3%
2019	45.82	1677^th	2834	40.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	12	1	0	31	0	0	9	0	53
2010	32	3	8	73	0	0	6	0	122
2011	49	3	11	135	0	0	11	0	209
2012	81	5	15	195	0	0	12	0	308
2013	104	5	17	277	0	0	11	0	414
2014	122	7	11	390	0	0	19	0	549
2015	127	8	10	490	1	0	26	0	662
2016	110	6	10	484	2	0	23	0	635
2017	100	6	8	464	1	1	21	0	601
2018	83	5	4	464	2	0	23	0	581
2019	70	4	5	467	2	0	22	0	570
2020	65	4	4	490	3	0	19	0	585
2021	43	3	3	497	2	0	16	0	564
2022	34	2	3	480	3	0	13	0	535
2023	37	2	4	529	3	0	17	0	592
2024	34	1	3	584	3	0	18	1	644

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	53	4.0	13.3	66
2010	122	6.0	20.3	44.3
2011	209	n/a	n/a	44.5
2012	308	13.0	23.6	99
2013	414	17.0	24.3	38.9
2014	549	20.5	26.7	36.4
2015	662	25.0	26.4	43.1
2016	635	25.0	25.4	43.1
2017	601	26.0	23.1	41.4
2018	581	27.0	21.5	43.7
2019	570	26.0	21.9	43
2020	585	n/a	n/a	45
2021	564	24.0	23.5	44.5
2022	535	24.0	22.2	37.2
2023	592	25.0	23.6	37.5
2024	644	27.0	23.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	53	4.0	13.3	66
2010	122	6.0	20.3	44.3
2011	209	n/a	n/a	44.5
2012	308	13.0	23.6	99
2013	414	17.0	24.3	38.9
2014	549	20.5	26.7	36.4
2015	662	25.0	26.4	43.1
2016	635	25.0	25.4	43.1
2017	601	26.0	23.1	41.4
2018	581	27.0	21.5	43.7
2019	570	26.0	21.9	43
2020	585	n/a	n/a	45
2021	564	24.0	23.5	44.5
2022	535	24.0	22.2	37.2
2023	592	25.0	23.6	37.5
2024	644	27.0	23.8	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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