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Lincoln Elementary School

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Lincoln Elementary School ranks 269 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

269^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Osage, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 405 students. The school is part of the Osage Community School District, which is ranked 76 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2024-2025, 77.3% of 3rd graders and 77% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 67.9% and 76%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 80% of 3rd graders and 70.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 75.8% and 74.3%. When compared to the nearby Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus and RRMR Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School generally performs better on standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics.

However, Lincoln Elementary School has seen a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.9% in 2021-2022 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, which is a potential area of concern. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.33% to 36.3% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite these challenges, Lincoln Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable level of academic performance.

405

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,312

Per pupil spending ?

29.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461

(641) 732-5856

District: Osage Community School District

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Osage Middle School
High:	Osage High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg73%

269^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

76^th of 313Osage Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	269 of 576	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	250 of 557	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	213 of 565	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	201 of 574	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.4	216 of 567	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	288 of 603	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.7	286 of 567	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	61.1	260 of 574	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	318 of 599	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.9	248 of 616	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.1	96 of 603	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	77.0	70 of 624	88.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.0	97 of 626	84.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+5 vs state

Mathematics76%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 Chase Street	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 732-5856	405	29	13.9	29.4%	374 (92.3%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	59.1	269^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.3%		60.4	250^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.1%	19	77.3	77.0			80.0	70.5				$11,312	$546	$10,765
St Ansgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 E. 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 713-2331	345	18	19.0	24.3%	322 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	87.1	24^th of 576 public elementary schools	95.8%		89.4	15^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.3%	9	88.9	92.7	86.9		100.0	95.1	82.0		78.7	$11,154	$368	$10,787
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs	Public	PK, KG-3	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 749-5301	145	11	13.4	29.7%	135 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	73.0				86.5					$15,709	$1,273	$14,436
Riceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 985-2288	226	17	13.5	45.6%	198 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	71.9	150^th of 576 public elementary schools	74.0%		52.8	315^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.4%	165	68.4	86.4	81.8		89.5	88.6	63.6		72.7	$13,540	$1,012	$12,527
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1406 N Grand	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6570	206	20	10.3	60.2%	144 (69.9%)	15 (7.3%)	30 (14.6%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)								(n/a)										$15,875	$1,488	$14,388
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	2-4	600 5th Ave	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6560	280	19	14.7	61.4%	204 (72.9%)	21 (7.5%)	27 (9.6%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.5%)	25.2	470^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.4%		22.5	465^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.5%	5	57.0	55.1			76.0	53.8				$14,933	$1,324	$13,610
RRMR Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 756-3508	235	16	14.3	57.4%	206 (87.7%)	10 (4.3%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	58.7	270^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.1%		42.5	379^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.0%	109	58.3	80.0	82.6	76.2	62.5	83.3	82.6	71.4	78.3	$13,669	$546	$13,123
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 454-3283	143	12	12.1	43.4%	134 (93.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	64.7				88.2					$15,896	$878	$15,018

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Lincoln Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Lincoln Elementary School in?

Osage Community School District

Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Lincoln Elementary School ranks 269^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Osage Middle School
High : Osage High School

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 405 students attended Lincoln Elementary School.

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