Lincoln Elementary School

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Lincoln Elementary School ranks 408 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Porte, Indiana, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 272. The school is part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation, which is ranked 120 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 63.6% White, 25% Hispanic, and 4.78% African American students. While the school's test scores are generally on par or above the district and state averages, it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 7.7% to 24.3% in recent years. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.26% to 69.85%, compared to nearby schools like Kingsbury Elementary (44.82%) and F. Willard Crichfield Elementary (36.11%).

When comparing Lincoln Elementary to other nearby schools in the LaPorte Community School Corporation, some interesting patterns emerge. F. Willard Crichfield Elementary consistently outperforms Lincoln Elementary and the district on test scores, while Kingsbury Elementary also performs well. However, Indian Trail Elementary, the furthest school from Lincoln at 6.7 miles, has the lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism rate among the nearby schools. Despite these challenges, Lincoln Elementary's performance has shown some improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 661 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 408 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350

(219) 362-3755

District: LaPorte Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
408^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,134

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kesling Intermediate School
	LaPorte Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the LaPorte Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.47. (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: White (67%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the LaPorte Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Elementary School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $8,134, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the LaPorte Community School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

LaPorte Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks LaPorte Community School Corp 119^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	57.23	454^th	959	52.7%
2006	65.03	340^th	961	64.6%
2007	50.22	580^th	985	41.1%
2008	61.89	399^th	996	59.9%
2009	46.83	639^th	1003	36.3%
2010	62.40	422^nd	1009	58.2%
2011	64.21	400^th	1025	61.0%
2012	54.61	545^th	1015	46.3%
2013	47.01	661^st	1035	36.1%
2014	47.43	660^th	1036	36.3%
2015	56.80	491^st	1040	52.8%
2016	49.09	625^th	1046	40.2%
2017	41.94	674^th	1033	34.8%
2018	55.78	516^th	1027	49.8%
2019	42.00	661^st	1031	35.9%
2021	52.46	519^th	1016	48.9%
2022	62.08	394^th	1020	61.4%
2023	59.33	428^th	1016	57.9%
2024	60.47	408^th	1010	59.6%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	419	8	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1989	399	11	7	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1990	385	11	6	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1991	293	7	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1992	278	7	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1993	277	6	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1994	283	3	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1995	242	2	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	16	273
1996	242	2	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	16	273
1997	244	5	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	22	287
1998	263	4	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	262	4	1	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2000	223	2	1	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2001	222	6	0	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
2002	226	5	1	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2003	226	5	1	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2004	233	9	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2005	235	6	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2006	246	6	1	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2007	235	7	1	73	0	n/a	n/a	20	336
2008	232	5	2	72	6	n/a	n/a	20	337
2009	189	10	2	70	0	n/a	n/a	20	291
2010	216	9	1	67	2	n/a	n/a	24	319
2011	192	9	1	87	3	0	19	0	311
2012	194	8	1	76	3	0	17	0	299
2013	173	12	1	76	3	0	15	0	280
2014	173	16	0	88	3	0	21	0	301
2015	199	20	0	72	1	0	22	0	314
2016	200	19	0	81	1	0	19	0	320
2017	175	18	0	70	0	0	22	0	285
2018	174	13	0	69	0	0	24	0	280
2019	164	9	0	65	1	0	22	0	261
2020	153	10	0	70	1	0	18	0	252
2021	220	12	0	65	0	0	21	0	318
2022	232	15	1	73	1	0	22	0	344
2023	173	13	2	68	1	0	15	0	272
2024	229	13	1	77	2	0	20	0	342

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	21.2	20.6	24.9
1989	432	22.0	19.6	32.4
1990	415	21.4	19.3	26.3
1991	314	17.0	18.4	25.2
1992	310	18.1	17.1	27.1
1993	296	16.2	18.3	31.4
1994	294	16.9	17.4	39.5
1995	273	16.4	16.6	38.9
1996	273	16.4	16.6	38.9
1997	287	16.4	17.5	38.9
1998	295	16.5	17.9	36.9
1999	304	16.1	18.9	43.4
2000	259	16.6	15.6	48.6
2001	261	17.7	14.7	46.4
2002	289	18.6	15.5	64
2003	289	18.6	15.5	64
2004	284	17.0	16.7	65.8
2005	288	17.3	16.6	66
2006	315	18.0	17.5	64.4
2007	336	n/a	n/a	67.4
2008	337	17.9	18.8	73.2
2009	291	17.0	17.1	76
2010	319	15.0	21.2	79.3
2011	311	17.0	18.2	82
2012	299	17.6	16.9	83.9
2013	280	16.6	16.8	83.9
2014	301	16.6	18.1	75.1
2015	314	16.0	19.6	82.2
2016	320	15.0	21.3	74.1
2017	285	18.0	15.8	76.1
2018	280	17.0	16.4	79.3
2019	261	16.0	16.3	77
2020	252	16.0	15.7	86.5
2021	318	29.0	10.9	61
2022	344	24.0	14.3	48.3
2023	272	23.0	11.8	69.9
2024	342	26.3	12.9	62

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	21.2	20.6	24.9
1989	432	22.0	19.6	32.4
1990	415	21.4	19.3	26.3
1991	314	17.0	18.4	25.2
1992	310	18.1	17.1	27.1
1993	296	16.2	18.3	31.4
1994	294	16.9	17.4	39.5
1995	273	16.4	16.6	38.9
1996	273	16.4	16.6	38.9
1997	287	16.4	17.5	38.9
1998	295	16.5	17.9	36.9
1999	304	16.1	18.9	43.4
2000	259	16.6	15.6	48.6
2001	261	17.7	14.7	46.4
2002	289	18.6	15.5	64
2003	289	18.6	15.5	64
2004	284	17.0	16.7	65.8
2005	288	17.3	16.6	66
2006	315	18.0	17.5	64.4
2007	336	n/a	n/a	67.4
2008	337	17.9	18.8	73.2
2009	291	17.0	17.1	76
2010	319	15.0	21.2	79.3
2011	311	17.0	18.2	82
2012	299	17.6	16.9	83.9
2013	280	16.6	16.8	83.9
2014	301	16.6	18.1	75.1
2015	314	16.0	19.6	82.2
2016	320	15.0	21.3	74.1
2017	285	18.0	15.8	76.1
2018	280	17.0	16.4	79.3
2019	261	16.0	16.3	77
2020	252	16.0	15.7	86.5
2021	318	29.0	10.9	61
2022	344	24.0	14.3	48.3
2023	272	23.0	11.8	69.9
2024	342	26.3	12.9	62

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 Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$661 (8.0%)	$7,629 (92.0%)	$8,290
2020	$701 (7.9%)	$8,157 (92.1%)	$8,858
2021	$598 (7.5%)	$7,358 (92.5%)	$7,955
2022	$554 (6.8%)	$7,580 (93.2%)	$8,134

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 661^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 428^th of 1016 Elementary schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	36.5	43.6	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (LaPorte Community School Corp)	50.6	38.2	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)	44.2	48.7	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (LaPorte Community School Corp)	62.6	57.4	5.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)	53.3	33.3	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (LaPorte Community School Corp)	58.5	40.1	18.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)	56.7	58.3	1.6%
4th Grade Math (LaPorte Community School Corp)	62.1	53.2	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lincoln Elementary School)	56.7	44.4	12.3%
4th Grade Science (LaPorte Community School Corp)	63.5	44.1	19.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	272	4.2%
African American	9	13	44.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	65	68	4.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	173	5.5%
Two or More Races	22	15	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77%	69.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Lincoln Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 Harrison St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-3755	342	26	12.9	62.0%	229 (67.0%)	13 (3.8%)	77 (22.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	60.5	408^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.3	428^th of 1016 public elementary schools	57.9%	20	50.0	32.5					40.8	61.1	50.0					55.3		$8,134	$554	$7,580
Hailmann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1001 E Ohio St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-2080	328	21	15.3	70.1%	212 (64.6%)	4 (1.2%)	90 (27.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	58.6	428^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.6%		59.9	415^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.2%	13	39.1	38.6					38.9	56.5	52.6					54.8		$8,944	$734	$8,210
Handley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	408 10th St	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-2561	377	24	16.0	72.9%	235 (62.3%)	20 (5.3%)	88 (23.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.4%)	58.1	436^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.8%		44.4	592^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	41.7%	156	34.7	42.5					38.5	48.0	63.0					55.4		$8,722	$766	$7,956
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	516 Weller Ave	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 362-3235	300	19	15.7	69.0%	219 (73.0%)	6 (2.0%)	48 (16.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	67.6	319^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.4%		53.6	496^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.2%	177	40.8	56.0					48.5	57.1	52.0					54.6		$8,860	$794	$8,066
F Willard Crichfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	336 W Johnson Rd	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 362-2020	435	24	18.5	32.2%	368 (84.6%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	89.8	75^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.6%		88	87^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.4%	12	65.2	58.9					62.0	76.8	69.9					73.2		$8,291	$274	$8,016
Kingsbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	0802 W 400 S	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 362-1823	304	18	16.8	43.1%	254 (83.6%)	12 (3.9%)	29 (9.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	57.9	438^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.6%		63.2	375^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.1%	63	40.0	40.7					40.4	48.6	54.2					52.1		$8,883	$285	$8,598
Renaissance Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4093 W US Hwy 20	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	Renaissance Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 878-8711	274	19	14.4	1.1%	195 (71.2%)	20 (7.3%)	38 (13.9%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.7%)	58.8	425^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.9%		57.6	448^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.9%	23	40.5	47.1	45.0	34.5	32.0	52.4	41.6	32.4	41.2	55.0	69.0	44.0	33.3	45.2	45.0	$8,478	$873	$7,605
Indian Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3214 S Sr 104	La Porte	46350	LaPorte County	LaPorte Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 369-9016	284	22	12.9	61.6%	223 (78.5%)	5 (1.8%)	39 (13.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.3%)	35	678^th of 1010 public elementary schools	32.9%		28.7	743^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	26.9%	65	21.6	31.2					26.8	47.1	39.3					42.9		$10,204	$707	$9,497
Rolling Prairie Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 E Michigan St	Rolling Prairie	46371	LaPorte County	New Prairie United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 778-2018	416	24	17.3	53.6%	323 (77.6%)	8 (1.9%)	55 (13.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.5%)	76.1	222^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	78.0%		76.4	214^th of 1016 public elementary schools	78.9%	8	41.3	55.4	60.0				51.7	61.3	63.1	63.1				62.4	39.1	$10,799	$1,045	$9,754
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3054 W 800 N	Michigan City	46360	LaPorte County	Michigan City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 873-2117	310	23	13.4	67.7%	214 (69.0%)	48 (15.5%)	21 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	38.9	641^st of 1010 public elementary schools	36.5%		43.3	604^th of 1016 public elementary schools	40.6%	37	12.8	32.1	32.6	38.5			29.3	36.2	37.5	41.9	38.5			38.4	20.9	$13,166	$1,675	$11,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 408^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kesling Intermediate School
Middle : LaPorte Middle School

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

LaPorte Community School Corp

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