Lincoln Elementary School

321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
448 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#533 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
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74%
68%
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74%
70%
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60-69%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
7%
7%
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White
80%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tigers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen A Hansen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
448 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Cedar Falls Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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