Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cadillac, Michigan, serving 511 students in grades K-5 as part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district.

While Lincoln Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.82%) compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with a current ranking of 973 out of 1,486 schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the Cadillac Area Public Schools district and the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 30.3%, compared to the district's 38.6% and the state's 39.6%. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.0% in 2020-2021 to 47.9% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average and the Cadillac Area Public Schools district average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools district, such as Forest View Elementary and Franklin Elementary, Lincoln Elementary generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and has lower statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by its student population, which includes a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (77.89% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).


Detail:

Public K-5

 125 Ayer St
       Cadillac, MI  49601-1220


(231) 876-5400

District: Cadillac Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
973rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,841 Help


Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mackinaw Trail Middle School
High:    Cadillac Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 17, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Elementary School is $12,841. 1 elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Elementary School 973rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cadillac Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cadillac Area Public Schools 207th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.14 1182nd 1545 23.5%
2007 28.33 1336th 1565 14.6%
2008 52.87 976th 1577 38.1%
2009 54.23 947th 1589 40.4%
2010 67.23 618th 1552 60.2%
2011 64.38 642nd 1552 58.6%
2012 60.11 623rd 1566 60.2%
2013 64.08 553rd 1563 64.6%
2014 64.28 548th 1533 64.3%
2015 59.79 632nd 1580 60.0%
2016 43.94 894th 1548 42.2%
2017 32.92 985th 1466 32.8%
2018 68.72 462nd 1448 68.1%
2019 46.47 730th 1408 48.2%
2021 45.68 577th 1153 50.0%
2022 46.28 676th 1344 49.7%
2023 35.93 907th 1470 38.3%
2024 32.92 973rd 1486 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 370th 1397 73.5%
2019 52.51 493rd 1134 56.5%
2021 66.67 186th 749 75.2%
2022 66.40 280th 1099 74.5%
2023 42.03 769th 1350 43.0%
2024 36.74 871st 1381 36.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.98 324th 1443 77.5%
2019 40.30 711th 1171 39.3%
2021 43.59 491st 902 45.6%
2022 36.93 690th 1106 37.6%
2023 25.72 971st 1321 26.5%
2024 22.06 1057th 1342 21.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 623rd 1446 56.9%
2019 44.31 660th 1196 44.8%
2021 39.46 544th 915 40.5%
2022 40.58 667th 1139 41.4%
2023 35.37 845th 1334 36.7%
2024 33.69 881st 1347 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 590th 1253 52.9%
2019 30.59 816th 1128 27.7%
2021 39.20 615th 1005 38.8%
2022 35.85 707th 1102 35.8%
2023 22.36 972nd 1198 18.9%
2024 19.00 1032nd 1204 14.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Lincoln Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan 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 363 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1989 316 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 313 8 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 311 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 330 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 304 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1994 339 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 305 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 305 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 284 5 1 4 9 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 260 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 291 3 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 277 5 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 267 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 237 2 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 237 2 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 247 3 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 253 4 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 231 5 2 2 7 n/a n/a 0 247
2007 228 4 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 222 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 236 1 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 236 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 8 250
2011 267 0 1 9 4 0 7 0 288
2012 260 3 0 8 2 2 6 0 281
2013 261 6 0 11 5 2 6 0 291
2014 253 5 0 13 3 1 6 0 281
2015 235 4 1 10 3 1 4 0 258
2016 221 2 1 13 3 0 5 0 245
2017 246 3 2 15 3 0 4 0 273
2018 226 1 0 7 5 1 4 0 244
2019 240 0 0 9 2 0 5 0 256
2020 231 0 0 9 6 0 7 0 253
2021 454 10 0 23 6 0 12 0 505
2022 451 8 0 17 6 0 22 0 504
2023 459 9 0 18 7 0 18 0 511
2024 446 6 0 14 7 1 15 0 489

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 367 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 27.6
1990 329 18.0 18.2 26.1
1991 318 n/a n/a n/a
1992 336 n/a n/a 41.7
1993 309 n/a 0.0 58.9
1994 345 13.0 26.5 35.9
1995 310 13.0 23.8 43.2
1996 310 13.0 23.8 43.2
1997 303 13.0 23.3 40.9
1998 267 13.0 20.5 44.2
1999 303 15.0 20.2 39.9
2000 291 13.9 20.9 52.2
2001 273 13.9 19.6 50.9
2002 249 15.0 16.6 53
2003 249 15.0 16.6 53
2004 261 8.4 31.1 60.2
2005 266 13.3 20.0 59.4
2006 247 13.4 18.4 57.1
2007 243 14.6 16.6 58.8
2008 233 14.0 16.6 63.9
2009 255 15.1 16.9 66.3
2010 250 13.0 19.1 69
2011 288 15.9 18.0 69.1
2012 281 17.6 15.9 68
2013 291 17.7 16.4 68.7
2014 281 17.3 16.2 66.5
2015 258 16.0 16.1 62
2016 245 15.0 16.3 64.9
2017 273 15.3 17.8 68.9
2018 244 14.8 16.4 67.2
2019 256 14.5 17.6 75
2020 253 13.4 18.8 79.8
2021 505 31.5 16.0 83.2
2022 504 28.7 17.5 75
2023 511 29.7 17.2 77.9
2024 489 28.7 17.0 77.3

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 367 n/a n/a n/a
1989 326 n/a n/a 27.6
1990 329 18.0 18.2 26.1
1991 318 n/a n/a n/a
1992 336 n/a n/a 41.7
1993 309 n/a 0.0 58.9
1994 345 13.0 26.5 35.9
1995 310 13.0 23.8 43.2
1996 310 13.0 23.8 43.2
1997 303 13.0 23.3 40.9
1998 267 13.0 20.5 44.2
1999 303 15.0 20.2 39.9
2000 291 13.9 20.9 52.2
2001 273 13.9 19.6 50.9
2002 249 15.0 16.6 53
2003 249 15.0 16.6 53
2004 261 8.4 31.1 60.2
2005 266 13.3 20.0 59.4
2006 247 13.4 18.4 57.1
2007 243 14.6 16.6 58.8
2008 233 14.0 16.6 63.9
2009 255 15.1 16.9 66.3
2010 250 13.0 19.1 69
2011 288 15.9 18.0 69.1
2012 281 17.6 15.9 68
2013 291 17.7 16.4 68.7
2014 281 17.3 16.2 66.5
2015 258 16.0 16.1 62
2016 245 15.0 16.3 64.9
2017 273 15.3 17.8 68.9
2018 244 14.8 16.4 67.2
2019 256 14.5 17.6 75
2020 253 13.4 18.8 79.8
2021 505 31.5 16.0 83.2
2022 504 28.7 17.5 75
2023 511 29.7 17.2 77.9
2024 489 28.7 17.0 77.3

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,538 (13.4%) $9,966 (86.6%) $11,504
2020 $1,534 (13.5%) $9,825 (86.5%) $11,360
2021 $2,340 (20.1%) $9,321 (79.9%) $11,661
2022 $2,181 (17.5%) $10,298 (82.5%) $12,479
2023 $2,215 (17.2%) $10,627 (82.8%) $12,841

Data source: Michigan 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 730th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 907th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)43.632.9
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cadillac Area Public Schools)49.245
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)36.434.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Cadillac Area Public Schools)49.648.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Elementary School)6239
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cadillac Area Public Schools)45.149.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lincoln Elementary School)3635.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Cadillac Area Public Schools)38.845.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256511
 99.6%
African American09
American Indian27
 250%
Asian00
Hispanic918
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White240459
 91.3%
Two or More Races518
 260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%77.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Mackinaw Trail Middle School
High : Cadillac Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 973rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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