Enrollment
290
Elementary
DISTRICT 349 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270012800632
Lincoln Elementary
1621 16TH ST E, GLENCOE, MN 55336 · (320) 864-2677 · McLeod County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL290 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
124 students
DISTRICT 35% · 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 39 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 31% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 60% · 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
Based on grade levels within GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lincoln Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary this school | 290 | 42.8% | N/A |
| South Elementary School SAINT PETER | 269 | 43.1% | N/A |
| SLEEPY EYE ELEMENTARY SLEEPY EYE | 324 | 46.0% | 40.1% |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary LE SUEUR | 390 | 44.9% | 45.0% |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SILVER LAKE | 408 | 40.0% | 47.9% |
| SAUK CENTRE ELEMENTARY SAUK CENTRE | 368 | 41.0% | 34.4% |
Matched among Minnesota 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 Minnesota | In McLeod County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 290 | #660 of 1,130 | #5 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #217 of 769 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.0% | #443 of 796 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.8% | #443 of 942 | #2 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.1% | #103 of 499 | N/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 2024-25Enrollment
290
-33 (-10%) vs 2020
-4% since 2000-01, when it was 301
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 290 | 23.6 | 12.3:1 | 43% (124) |
| 2023-24 | 314 | 23.9 | 13.1:1 | 52% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 329 | 26.6 | 12.4:1 | 50% (163) |
| 2020-21 | 323 | 27 | 12.0:1 | 33% (105) |
| 2017-18 | 382 | 28 | 13.6:1 | 37% (142) |
| 2015-16 | 348 | 21 | 16.6:1 | 50% (173) |
| 2010-11 | 417 | 26 | 16.0:1 | 45% (186) |
| 2000-01 | 301 | 20 | 15.1:1 | 29% (88) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (382 to 290); teachers down 16% (28 to 23.6).
About Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is an elementary school in GLENCOE, Minnesota, and it is part of GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Enrolled students number 290 students, in pre-K through 2.
Lincoln Elementary belongs to GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district of 4 schools and 1,390 students.
At 70%, White students outnumber all other groups at Lincoln Elementary combined. Other students are 27% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. By comparison, McLeod County residents are about 90% White. Lincoln Elementary has a diversity index of 44%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at Lincoln Elementary total 23.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.3:1. The 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Minnesota is higher than this school's figure. The school counts 124 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 43%.
Among McLeod County residents, median household income is about $80,084, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 22 public schools in McLeod County, with a combined enrollment of about 5,121.
The nearest public school is GSL Junior High School, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Lincoln Elementary falls in the Town: Distant locale category, used for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Lincoln Elementary went from 323 students to 290.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
McLeod County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,798
Census ACS
Median income
$80,084
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,121 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SENIOR HIGHHigh · 468 students
- LAKESIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 408 students
- GSL Junior High SchoolMiddle · 224 students
Other schools in GLENCOE
- GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SENIOR HIGHHigh · 468 students
- GSL Junior High SchoolMiddle · 224 students
- SWWC Alternative Learning Center -High · 19 students
- SWWC ALC Midlevel - GlencoeMiddle
Other Lincoln Elementary schools
213 other US public schools in 37 states are named Lincoln Elementary. Lincoln Elementary is the 150th largest of the 214.
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYELK RIVER, MN · 554 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYOWATONNA, MN · 505 students
- Lincoln ElementaryALEXANDRIA, MN · 481 students
- LINCOLN ELEMENTARYLITTLE FALLS, MN · 477 students
- Lincoln ElementaryWHITE BEAR LAKE, MN · 469 students
Nearby schools
- GSL Junior High School0.0 mi · 224
- GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SENIOR HIGH0.1 mi · 468
- SWWC Alternative Learning Center -0.8 mi · 19
- LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY9.0 mi · 213
- LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY9.0 mi · 222
- LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY9.1 mi · 408
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln ElementaryHow large is Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary enrolls approximately 290 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary serve?
Lincoln Elementary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is approximately 12.3:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lincoln Elementary?
At Lincoln Elementary, the student body is approximately 70% White, 27% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Lincoln Elementary public or private?
Lincoln Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by GLENCOE-SILVER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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