Enrollment
146
Elementary
DISTRICT 268 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260273003987
Lincoln Elementary
309 W LAKE ST, ALPENA, MI 49707 · (989) 358-5900 · Alpena County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL146 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
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
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
115 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 55%
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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 35 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 23 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 21 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (35) is 67% larger than its 5th grade class (21).
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Lincoln Elementary→Thunder Bay Junior High School
Based on grade levels within Alpena Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lincoln Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary this school | 146 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Lewiston Elementary School LEWISTON | 157 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Pittsford Area Elem School PITTSFORD | 163 | 81.6% | N/A |
| North AdamsJerome Elem School NORTH ADAMS | 138 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Wolverine Elementary School WOLVERINE | 123 | 75.6% | N/A |
| Marion Elementary School MARION | 185 | 76.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan 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 Lincoln Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Alpena County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 146 | #1,520 of 1,630 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.8% | #388 of 1,563 | #1 of 6 |
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 2024-25Enrollment
146
+15 (+11%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 298
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 146 | 10 | 14.5:1 | 79% (115) |
| 2023-24 | 131 | 9.5 | 13.8:1 | 95% (124) |
| 2022-23 | 137 | 9.9 | 13.9:1 | 91% (125) |
| 2020-21 | 131 | 8 | 16.4:1 | 85% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 173 | 8.8 | 19.7:1 | 79% (136) |
| 2015-16 | 173 | 9 | 19.2:1 | 81% (140) |
| 2010-11 | 153 | 8 | 19.1:1 | 78% (120) |
| 2000-01 | 273 | 16 | 17.1:1 | 68% (186) |
| 1990-91 | 298 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (173 to 146); teachers up 14% (8.8 to 10).
About Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a small elementary school in ALPENA, Michigan. It serves 146 students in kindergarten through 5. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students.
Lincoln Elementary reports to Alpena Public Schools, which has 9 schools and 3,553 students.
The large majority of students at Lincoln Elementary, 90%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 6% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. That is close to the 93% White share among all Alpena County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Lincoln Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 19%.
Teachers at Lincoln Elementary total 10 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 79%. Across public schools in Alpena County, the average is 62%.
In the county around the school, Alpena County, median household income is about $53,950, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lincoln Elementary is among the 10 public schools in Alpena County.
Ella M White Elementary is located about 1.5 miles from Lincoln Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: 6.
For locale, NCES codes Lincoln Elementary as Town: Remote.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Lincoln Elementary went from 131 students to 146. The ratio was 16.4:1 in 2020-21 and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Alpena County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,880
Census ACS
Median income
$53,950
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,598 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alpena Public Schools
- Alpena High SchoolHigh · 1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Junior High SchoolMiddle · 796 students
- Besser Elementary SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Ella M White ElementaryElementary · 440 students
- Wilson ElementaryElementary · 220 students
- Sanborn ElementaryElementary · 201 students
Other schools in ALPENA
- Alpena High SchoolHigh · 1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Junior High SchoolMiddle · 796 students
- Besser Elementary SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Ella M White ElementaryElementary · 440 students
- Hinks ElementaryElementary · 132 students
- ACES AcademyHigh · 57 students
Other Lincoln Elementary schools
213 other US public schools in 37 states are named Lincoln Elementary. Lincoln Elementary is the 207th largest of the 214.
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolCADILLAC, MI · 480 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolHUDSON, MI · 438 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWARREN, MI · 378 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolZEELAND, MI · 361 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolADRIAN, MI · 280 students
Nearby schools
- Ella M White Elementary1.5 mi · 440
- Besser Elementary School1.6 mi · 470
- Pied Piper School1.7 mi · 45
- ACES Academy2.1 mi · 57
- Alpena High School2.1 mi · 1,091
- Thunder Bay Junior High School2.6 mi · 796
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary enrolls approximately 146 students in grades KG-05.
Is Lincoln Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is approximately 14.5:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lincoln Elementary?
At Lincoln Elementary, the student body is approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Lincoln Elementary public or private?
Lincoln Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alpena Public Schools.
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