Enrollment
290
Elementary
DISTRICT 290 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ANACONDA ELEM·NCES 300201000011
Lincoln Primary
506 Chestnut Street, Anaconda, MT 59711 · (406) 563-6361 · Deer Lodge County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL290 STUDENTS
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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
12.8:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
290 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
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 | 68 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 28% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 40% · 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 Anaconda Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lincoln Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Primary this school | 290 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Lillian Peterson School Kalispell | 344 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Whittier School Butte | 383 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Elrod School Kalispell | 237 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Cornelius Hedges School Kalispell | 320 | 100.0% | N/A |
| East Evergreen School Kalispell | 360 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Montana 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 Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 290 | #92 of 421 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #36 of 160 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.8% | #121 of 160 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #2 of 226 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.7% | #101 of 107 |
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
+31 (+12%) vs 2020
-7% since 1990-91, when it was 312
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 12.3:1
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 | 22.8 | 12.8:1 | 100% (290) |
| 2023-24 | 286 | 22.8 | 12.6:1 | 81% (232) |
| 2022-23 | 280 | 23 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 259 | 21 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 298 | 22.3 | 13.3:1 | 100% (298) |
| 2015-16 | 271 | 21 | 12.9:1 | 62% (169) |
| 2010-11 | 271 | 17 | 15.9:1 | 55% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 104 | 7 | 14.9:1 | 44% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 312 | 11 | 28.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (298 to 290); teachers up 2% (22.3 to 22.8).
About Lincoln Primary
Lincoln Primary is a high-enrollment elementary school located in Anaconda, Montana. The school's enrollment of 290 students covers pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students each.
Lincoln Primary is one school in Anaconda Elem, a system of 3 schools with 727 students.
The large majority of students at Lincoln Primary, 87%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 7% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. That is close to the 90% White share among all Deer Lodge County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Lincoln Primary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 24%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 12.8:1, with 22.8 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%. Across public schools in Deer Lodge County, the average is about the same, 100%.
County data help place the school in context: in Deer Lodge County, median household income is about $57,527, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The public schools of Deer Lodge County number 4 and enroll about 1,032.
The closest public school, Fred Moodry Intermediate, is about 0.2 miles from Lincoln Primary. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Lincoln Primary in a town far from an urbanized area (Town: Remote).
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Lincoln Primary went from 259 students to 290.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Deer Lodge County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,597
Census ACS
Median income
$57,527
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,032 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Anaconda Elem
- Fred Moodry IntermediateElementary · 289 students
- Anaconda Jr High SchoolMiddle · 148 students
Other schools in Anaconda
- Anaconda Sr High SchoolHigh · 305 students
- Fred Moodry IntermediateElementary · 289 students
- Anaconda Jr High SchoolMiddle · 148 students
Nearby schools
- Fred Moodry Intermediate0.2 mi · 289
- Anaconda Jr High School0.2 mi · 148
- Anaconda Sr High School0.3 mi · 305
- Ramsay Middle School15.0 mi · 42
- Ramsay School15.0 mi · 116
- Kennedy School20.3 mi · 219
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln PrimaryWhat is the total enrollment at Lincoln Primary?
Lincoln Primary enrolls approximately 290 students in grades PK-02.
Is Lincoln Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Primary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lincoln Primary is approximately 12.8:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lincoln Primary?
At Lincoln Primary, the student body is approximately 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Lincoln Primary in?
Lincoln Primary is part of Anaconda Elem.
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