Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lincoln Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Center Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Center Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Center Elementary School's ranking?
Lincoln Center Elementary School is ranked #1340 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lincoln Center Elementary School often compared to?
Lincoln Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaposia Education Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Center Elementary School?
665 students attend Lincoln Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lincoln Center Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Center Elementary School?
Lincoln Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Center Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Center Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Center Elementary School is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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