Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENDIVE ELEM·NCES 301251000345
Lincoln School
213 South Nowlan, Glendive, MT 59330 · (406) 377-2308 · Dawson County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
133 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 92 | 35% |
| Grade 4 | 97 | 37% |
| Grade 5 | 71 | 27% |
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
Lincoln School→Washington Middle School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Glendive Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
38.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
25.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lincoln School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 25.0% | #164 of 199 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.0% | #142 of 201 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 260 | #120 of 421 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #69 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.9% | #120 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.2% | #111 of 226 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.5% | #52 of 107 | 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
260
+21 (+9%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 404
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 13.3:1
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 | 260 | 18 | 14.4:1 | 51% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 259 | 18 | 14.4:1 | 53% (136) |
| 2022-23 | 243 | 17 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 239 | 18 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 297 | 17 | 17.5:1 | 36% (108) |
| 2015-16 | 310 | 18 | 17.2:1 | 32% (99) |
| 2010-11 | 284 | 15 | 18.9:1 | 32% (92) |
| 2000-01 | 294 | 23 | 12.8:1 | 28% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 404 | 19 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln School.
About Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a large elementary school in Glendive, Montana, (ZIP code 59330). The student body numbers 260 students, from grades 3 through 5. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Montana is about 167, so this school runs 56% above that.
District-wide, Glendive Elem has 3 schools and 753 students.
Lincoln School enrolls a student body that is 87% White. Other reported shares: 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 3% Native American. By the diversity index, Lincoln School comes in at 24%.
The school reported 18 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 51%.
Dawson County has these Census figures: median household income is about $71,334, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 3%. Lincoln School is among the 10 public schools in Dawson County.
Washington Middle School is located about 0.7 miles from Lincoln School. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Lincoln School is coded Town: Remote, for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 239 in 2020-21 and 260 in 2024-25, a 9% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.3:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.4:1.
Community posts for Lincoln School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,827
Census ACS
Median income
$71,334
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Glendive Elem
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 247 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
Other schools in Glendive
- Dawson High SchoolHigh · 318 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 247 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
- Deer Creek SchoolElementary · 18 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Middle School0.7 mi · 246
- Dawson High School0.9 mi · 318
- Jefferson School1.9 mi · 247
- Deer Creek School4.6 mi · 18
- Lindsay School22.5 mi · 7
- Bloomfield School23.8 mi · 8
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln SchoolHow large is Lincoln School?
Lincoln School enrolls approximately 260 students in grades 03-05.
Is Lincoln School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lincoln School is an elementary school covering grades 03-05.
How many teachers does Lincoln School have?
Lincoln School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
How diverse is Lincoln School?
Lincoln School reports a student body of 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Lincoln School in?
Lincoln School is part of Glendive Elem.
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