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Lincoln County

Kansas · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 449 students, in a county of 2,923 residents.

Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
449
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,500
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.2%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln
333 students · 2 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lincoln Jr/Sr HighLincolnHigh06-12175·
Lincoln ElemLincolnElementaryPK-05158·
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. srSylvan GroveHigh07-12116·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 449.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lincoln County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Lincoln is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 333 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,923, with a median age of 43. About 21.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $57,500, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 25.9% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.2% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County residents are approximately 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lincoln County is owner-occupied?
Lincoln County has about 1,668 housing units, of which roughly 80.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data