Is Estherville Lincoln Central High School a good school?

Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks 238 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Estherville Lincoln Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

Students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School are 66% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Demoney Elementary Middle : Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

Estherville Lincoln Central High School in Estherville IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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: White (66.5%), Hispanic (29.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estherville Lincoln Central High School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Estherville Lincoln Central High School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estherville Lincoln Central High School is $15,835.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Estherville Lincoln Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Estherville Lincoln Central High School 238^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Estherville Lincoln Central High School in the ranking list.)

Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District 250^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	44.16	244^th	351	30.5%
2013	35.38	280^th	351	20.2%
2014	44.27	215^th	322	33.2%
2015	42.36	231^st	324	28.7%
2016	37.13	228^th	320	28.8%
2017	44.82	218^th	325	32.9%
2018	44.06	220^th	320	31.3%
2019	22.55	285^th	327	12.8%
2021	51.93	173^rd	327	47.1%
2022	44.34	200^th	332	39.8%
2023	48.81	192^nd	336	42.9%
2024	39.99	238^th	338	29.6%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

This school is horrible. I have gone here my whole life. Nothing is done about bullying. Losing teachers left and right. Not to mention they blame all their problems on the students. Talking about legal problems you are having at home isn’t professional. Arguing with everyone trying to prove you are right. Telling the kids that you want to quit is just uncalled for Close Quote

Enrollment information for Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	458	0	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1989	441	0	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	458
1990	419	0	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	433
1991	405	0	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	417
1992	411	0	5	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	435
1993	460	2	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	483
1994	570	2	0	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	593
1995	581	4	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1996	581	4	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1997	514	0	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1998	508	1	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1999	470	0	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2000	449	1	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
2001	474	3	4	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2002	411	2	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2003	411	2	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2004	394	3	3	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
2005	380	1	4	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	361	32	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
2007	369	3	1	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2008	381	3	1	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2009	338	3	3	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2010	310	2	3	57	2	0	2	0	376
2011	309	3	1	60	4	0	4	0	381
2012	289	6	2	51	2	0	4	0	354
2013	274	3	0	61	3	0	10	0	351
2014	269	3	1	61	4	0	11	0	349
2015	278	2	2	70	1	0	10	0	363
2016	281	5	2	67	1	0	9	0	365
2017	281	6	5	71	1	0	9	0	373
2018	275	5	4	66	0	0	7	0	357
2019	291	7	6	73	0	0	9	0	386
2020	283	3	6	88	0	0	8	0	388
2021	288	4	2	89	0	0	12	0	395
2022	295	4	3	97	0	0	11	0	410
2023	262	4	2	109	0	0	7	0	384
2024	244	2	1	107	0	0	12	1	367

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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	469	32.3	14.5	12.2
1989	458	32.5	14.0	1.5
1990	433	31.5	13.7	13.2
1991	417	31.6	13.1	13.9
1992	435	34.0	12.7	16.8
1993	483	34.9	13.8	19.5
1994	593	40.3	14.7	27.5
1995	615	39.8	15.5	22.9
1996	615	39.8	15.5	22.9
1997	535	38.8	13.8	23.2
1998	525	38.3	13.7	18.5
1999	501	36.3	13.8	24.8
2000	473	36.0	13.1	22.8
2001	506	34.0	14.9	27.3
2002	452	32.8	13.8	32.5
2003	452	32.8	13.8	32.5
2004	440	32.8	13.4	34.3
2005	418	32.8	12.7	29.4
2006	396	33.6	11.8	27.8
2007	424	34.6	12.3	31.6
2008	438	30.5	14.4	31.5
2009	397	30.5	13.0	35.5
2010	376	29.8	12.6	43.6
2011	381	31.0	12.2	36.7
2012	354	29.2	12.1	44.1
2013	351	30.5	11.4	47.6
2014	349	32.5	10.7	39.3
2015	363	29.0	12.5	41
2016	365	30.0	12.1	43
2017	373	27.7	13.4	43.7
2018	357	28.1	12.6	41.2
2019	386	28.9	13.3	46.1
2020	388	27.7	13.9	43.3
2021	395	28.0	14.0	50.9
2022	410	28.1	14.5	46.3
2023	384	27.0	14.1	46.9
2024	367	27.2	13.4	48.8

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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	469	32.3	14.5	12.2
1989	458	32.5	14.0	1.5
1990	433	31.5	13.7	13.2
1991	417	31.6	13.1	13.9
1992	435	34.0	12.7	16.8
1993	483	34.9	13.8	19.5
1994	593	40.3	14.7	27.5
1995	615	39.8	15.5	22.9
1996	615	39.8	15.5	22.9
1997	535	38.8	13.8	23.2
1998	525	38.3	13.7	18.5
1999	501	36.3	13.8	24.8
2000	473	36.0	13.1	22.8
2001	506	34.0	14.9	27.3
2002	452	32.8	13.8	32.5
2003	452	32.8	13.8	32.5
2004	440	32.8	13.4	34.3
2005	418	32.8	12.7	29.4
2006	396	33.6	11.8	27.8
2007	424	34.6	12.3	31.6
2008	438	30.5	14.4	31.5
2009	397	30.5	13.0	35.5
2010	376	29.8	12.6	43.6
2011	381	31.0	12.2	36.7
2012	354	29.2	12.1	44.1
2013	351	30.5	11.4	47.6
2014	349	32.5	10.7	39.3
2015	363	29.0	12.5	41
2016	365	30.0	12.1	43
2017	373	27.7	13.4	43.7
2018	357	28.1	12.6	41.2
2019	386	28.9	13.3	46.1
2020	388	27.7	13.9	43.3
2021	395	28.0	14.0	50.9
2022	410	28.1	14.5	46.3
2023	384	27.0	14.1	46.9
2024	367	27.2	13.4	48.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$277 (1.7%)	$15,559 (98.3%)	$15,835

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estherville Lincoln Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 285^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 192^nd of 336 High schools	30%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)	73.8	77.5	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)	73.8	77.5	3.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)	53.6	61.8	8.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)	53.6	61.8	8.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)	62.5	69.9	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)	62.5	69.9	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central High School)	37	57.8	20.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)	37	57.8	20.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	386	384	0.5%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	73	109	49.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	291	262	10%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	46.9%	0.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Estherville Lincoln Central High School	Public	9-12	1520 Central Ave	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 362-2659	367	27	13.4	48.8%	244 (66.5%)	2 (0.5%)	107 (29.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	40	238^th of 338 public high schools	29.6%		48.8	192^nd of 336 public high schools	42.9%	46		82.9	73.2	69.7		63.2	61.0	56.2		47.6	$15,835	$277	$15,559
Graettinger-Terril High School	Public	9-12	205 S Lincoln Ave	Graettinger	51342	Palo Alto County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 859-3286	118	11	11.0	44.9%	110 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	38	244^th of 338 public high schools	27.8%		31.3	264^th of 336 public high schools	21.4%	20		69.2	61.5	63.6		61.5	66.7	59.1		66.7	$20,099	$233	$19,868
Spirit Lake High School	Public	9-12	2701 Hill Ave	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 336-3707	396	25	16.0	21.5%	350 (88.4%)	5 (1.3%)	18 (4.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.5%)	48.5	204^th of 338 public high schools	39.6%		59.2	137^th of 336 public high schools	59.2%	67		78.0	68.9	70.2		72.5	67.8	69.5		52.2	$14,475	$248	$14,227
North Union High School	Public	9-12	600 4th Ave	Armstrong	50514	Emmet County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 868-3542	186	16	11.5	51.1%	166 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	75.4	58^th of 338 public high schools	82.8%		70.8	79^th of 336 public high schools	76.5%	21		95.5	81.6	80.4		79.5	68.4	76.1		78.9	$15,647	$203	$15,444
Okoboji High School	Public	9-12	901 H. Ave.	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 338-2446	373	23	16.0	31.4%	336 (90.1%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	66.4	110^th of 338 public high schools	67.5%		63.4	117^th of 336 public high schools	65.2%	7		82.0	75.3	84.3		70.8	72.2	77.5		67.8	$15,835	$188	$15,648
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School	Public	7-12	1505 Washington St	Ruthven	51358	Palo Alto County	Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 837-5212	70	5	13.2	31.4%	60 (85.7%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (7.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	61.3	140^th of 338 public high schools	58.6%		36	247^th of 336 public high schools	26.5%	107	63.6		100.0		54.5		69.2		72.7	53.8	$17,561	$361	$17,200

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