Lincoln School

Lincoln School is a heavily attended elementary campus in Glendive, Montana, run under Glendive Elem. The school works with 260 students in grades 3 through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 56% bigger than the state mean of about 167.

Across the 3 schools in Glendive Elem (753 students total), Lincoln School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Lincoln School shows that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Native American.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.4:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 51% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Dawson County) shows that median household income runs about $71,334, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Dawson County runs 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,182 students), of which Lincoln School is one.

The closest other public school is Washington Middle School, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 12%: 297 students in 2018 compared to 260 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 17.5:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.