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Lincoln School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades K-5 in Petoskey, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 225 students. As part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 68 out of 613 districts in the state, Lincoln School has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools in recent years.

Lincoln School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in M-Step (Michigan's standardized test) proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 62.2% of 3rd graders, 69.6% of 4th graders, and 70.2% of 5th graders at Lincoln School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.3% and 38.9% at the district and state levels, respectively. Similarly, in math, Lincoln School's proficiency rates were 59.5% for 3rd grade, 65.2% for 4th grade, and 66% for 5th grade, compared to 58.2% and 42.7% at the district and state levels.

Lincoln School's strong performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, as the school also excels in supporting the academic growth of diverse student populations, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2024-2025 school year, Lincoln School ranked in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools for female students, top 10% for male students, top 15% for white students, and top 3% for special education students. This focus on equity and inclusion, combined with the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, contribute to its consistent excellence and make it a standout institution within the Public Schools of Petoskey district.

237

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,056

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770-2216

(231) 348-2120

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:	Petoskey Middle School
High:	Petoskey High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (64% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg53%

Michigan avg39%

119^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey

68^th of 613Public Schools of Petoskey among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	119 of 1488	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	142 of 1486	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	107 of 1470	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.2	180 of 1344	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	145 of 1153	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	425 of 1408	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.9	439 of 1448	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.7	312 of 1466	78.7%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	273 of 1548	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	76.7	327 of 1580	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	80.1	241 of 1533	84.3%	★★★★☆
2013	85.8	151 of 1563	90.3%	★★★★★
2012	73.1	388 of 1566	75.2%	★★★★☆
2011	82.2	110 of 1552	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	74.9	334 of 1552	78.5%	★★★★☆
2009	73.2	400 of 1589	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	61.7	718 of 1577	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.5	464 of 1565	70.4%	★★★★☆
2006	72.2	370 of 1545	76.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	85.0	154 of 1338	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	239 of 1342	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	123 of 1321	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	45 of 1106	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	81.3	115 of 902	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.5	257 of 1171	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	265 of 1443	81.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	170 of 1346	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	95 of 1381	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	53 of 1350	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	13 of 1099	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	61.4	479 of 1397	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	120 of 1366	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	67 of 1347	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	85 of 1334	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	77 of 1139	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	74 of 915	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	58.4	453 of 1196	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	630 of 1446	56.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	7 of 252	97.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	85.6	133 of 1206	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	123 of 1204	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	87 of 1198	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.7	155 of 1102	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	148 of 1005	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	415 of 1128	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	442 of 1253	64.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)97th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

White (2025)89th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+36 vs state

English Language Arts68%+26 vs state

Math64%+26 vs state

Social Studies45%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln School	Public, Magnet	K-5	616 Connable Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2120	237	16	14.8	30.4%	206 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	89.9	119^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.5	142^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	90.4%	23	62.2	69.6	70.2		59.5	65.2	66.0		76.1	44.7	$17,056	$1,292	$15,764
Central Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	410 State St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2111	234	16	14.6	26.5%	202 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)	74.3	347^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.7%		77.8	285^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.8%	62	56.4	51.2	69.6		66.7	53.5	43.5		50.0	30.4	$17,712	$1,495	$16,217
Sheridan School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1415 Howard St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2140	252	18	14.0	27.4%	222 (88.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.5%)	77.6	295^th of 1488 public elementary schools	80.2%		74.1	337^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.3%	42	56.4	52.3	62.1		56.4	45.5	45.5		56.1	48.5	$16,747	$1,041	$15,707
Ottawa Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	871 Kalamazoo Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2130	250	21	11.9	40.8%	220 (88.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	60.9	553^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	62.8%		68.9	422^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	71.6%	131	34.2	56.8	50.0		50.0	46.5	32.6		47.8	34.8	$17,352	$2,039	$15,313
Shay Elementary School	Public	K-4	175 E Lake St	Harbor Springs	49740	Emmet County	Harbor Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 526-4600	258	21	12.2	23.3%	226 (87.6%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	57.2	602^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	59.5%					(n/a)	48.4	52.3			37.5	38.6					$24,658	$1,364	$23,294
Boyne City Elementary School	Public	K-4	930 Brockway St	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 439-8300	425	26	16.1	43.8%	382 (89.9%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	73	369^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.2%		74.6	330^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.8%	39	53.2	47.6			60.6	48.8					$20,367	$1,707	$18,660
Charlevoix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 E Garfield Ave	Charlevoix	49720	Charlevoix County	Charlevoix Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 547-8115	398	32	12.6	49.2%	365 (91.7%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	67.1	463^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	68.9%		67.9	441^st of 1486 public elementary schools	70.3%	22	59.4	51.0	67.9	48.8	42.2	27.5	26.8	37.2	59.6	46.4	$17,379	$1,717	$15,662
Pellston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Zipf St	Pellston	49769	Emmet County	Pellston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 539-8421	220	20	11.0	52.7%	173 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.4%)	79.7	276^th of 1488 public elementary schools	81.5%		77.9	283^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	81.0%	7	36.8	64.9	62.5		42.1	73.0	62.5		68.8	56.3	$19,559	$2,867	$16,692
East Jordan Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	304 4th St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 536-7564	393	33	11.7	57.8%	341 (86.8%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	50.7	707^th of 1488 public elementary schools	52.5%		51.3	685^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.9%	22	34.5	52.8	38.5	38.1	56.4	52.8	25.0	28.6	38.5	17.3	$16,232	$1,730	$14,502
Inland Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-5	4363 S Straits Hwy	Indian River	49749	Cheboygan County	Inland Lakes Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 238-6868	316	21	14.9	71.2%	283 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	31	996^th of 1488 public elementary schools	33.1%		40.2	844^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.2%	152	31.6	30.8	36.7		31.6	23.1	12.2		42.9	20.4	$15,102	$2,150	$12,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln School

How many students attend Lincoln School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended Lincoln School.

What district is Lincoln School in?

Public Schools of Petoskey

What schools do graduates of Lincoln School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Petoskey Middle School
High : Petoskey High School

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln School?

Students at Lincoln School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Lincoln School a good school?

Yes. Lincoln School ranks in the top 8.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

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