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Lincolnville Central School

523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849 · (207) 763-3366 · Waldo County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
212
Elementary
STATE 229
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
92 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K115%
Kindergarten168%
Grade 12512%
Grade 2209%
Grade 3199%
Grade 42512%
Grade 5168%
Grade 62713%
Grade 72411%
Grade 82914%

This year's kindergarten class (16) is 45% smaller than its 8th grade class (29).

Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
White
20697%
STATE 85% · US 43%
Hispanic
10%
STATE 4% · US 30%
Black
21%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
31%
STATE 1% · US 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10951%
Female
10349%

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Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Lincolnville Central School ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MaineIn Waldo County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
212#170 of 360#4 of 16
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.3:1#40 of 181N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
5.5%#177 of 181N/A
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
43.4%#161 of 280#7 of 7
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-1.9%#128 of 134N/A
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
212
+4 (+2%) vs 2020
+14% since 2010-11, when it was 186
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2521220.610.3:143% (92)
2023-242142010.7:135% (74)
2022-2320419.510.5:136% (73)
2020-212082010.4:143% (89)
2017-182161911.4:131% (67)
2015-161971810.9:129% (57)
2010-11186199.8:136% (67)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincolnville Central School.

Since 2017-18: students down 2% (216 to 212); teachers up 8% (19 to 20.6).

About Lincolnville Central School

Among the schools in Lincolnville, Maine, is Lincolnville Central School, a mid-sized elementary school. In all, 212 students attend the school in pre-K through 8.

For district matters, Lincolnville Central School falls under Lincolnville Public Schools.

Of every 100 students at Lincolnville Central School, about 97 are White. Census estimates put Waldo County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 6% means there is a 6% chance two randomly chosen students at Lincolnville Central School are from different groups.

On staff are 20.6 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. That is in line with the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. Lincolnville Central School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 43%. For comparison, public schools in Waldo County average 57%.

Looking at the county, Waldo County, median household income comes to about $72,782, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The county's public schools total 27, with about 3,843 students.

Camden-Rockport Middle School is about 6.0 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Lincolnville Central School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within ten miles.

The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.

The student count changed little between 2020-21 (208) and 2024-25 (212).

The allk12 page for Lincolnville Central School lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.

Waldo County at a glance

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Population
40,192
Census ACS
Median income
$72,782
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
3,843 students

Quick facts

School name
Lincolnville Central School
District
Lincolnville Public Schools
Address
523 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
Phone
(207) 763-3366
County
Waldo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
212
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Free and reduced lunch
92 (43%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
230745000601
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Lincolnville Central School
How many students attend Lincolnville Central School?
Lincolnville Central School enrolls approximately 212 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Lincolnville Central School serve?
Lincolnville Central School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincolnville Central School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lincolnville Central School is approximately 10.3:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Lincolnville Central School?
Student demographics at Lincolnville Central School are roughly 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Lincolnville Central School?
Lincolnville Central School is overseen by Lincolnville Public Schools in Waldo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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