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Lincoln School

Q: Is Lincoln School a good school?

Lincoln School ranks 215 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Great Falls Elementary District in Great Falls, MT, with 373 students. While the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on test scores, it is not the top-performing school in the immediate area, ranking 215th out of 401 Montana elementary schools.

Lincoln School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.69%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.6 is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, suggesting a lack of consistency in staffing and resource allocation across the district. Interestingly, Chief Joseph School, located about 2 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, which could provide valuable insights for Lincoln School.

The concerning trend of Lincoln School's declining performance over time, from a ranking of 34th out of 246 schools in 2012-2013 to 215th out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, warrants further investigation. Additionally, the high poverty rates at Lincoln School and several other nearby schools, such as Whittier School and Giant Springs Elementary, suggest the need for targeted strategies and additional resources to support the unique needs of the school community.

373

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,668

Per pupil spending ?

54.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

624 27th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405

(406) 268-6800

District: Great Falls Elementary

Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:	East Middle School
High:	Great Falls High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Hispanic:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2013 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg37%

Montana avg40%

215^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Great Falls Elementary

241^st of 387Great Falls Elementary among Montana 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	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	215 of 401	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.1	130 of 332	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.6	108 of 329	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.2	163 of 356	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.2	53 of 123	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	53 of 116	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.0	63 of 109	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.3	81 of 191	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.5	97 of 287	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.3	34 of 246	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	68.4	64 of 244	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	76.5	31 of 247	87.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.3	12 of 241	95.0%	★★★★★
2007	71.8	45 of 230	80.4%	★★★★☆
2006	80.3	15 of 234	93.6%	★★★★★
2005	88.6	10 of 218	95.4%	★★★★★
2004	90.9	11 of 217	94.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics36%~ state avg

Science30%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, March 6, 2009

I have enjoyed the Teachers and especially the Principal at Lincoln Elementary. It is one of the, if not the, best schools in Great Falls. If you have any questions email me at [email protected].

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Schools Near Lincoln School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-6	624 27th Street South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-6800	373	24	15.6	54.7%	273 (73.2%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.8%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.6%)	48.6	215^th of 401 public elementary schools	46.4%					(n/a)	42.7	36.4	$11,668
Giant Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	520 32nd Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7045	431	30	14.4	75.6%	308 (71.5%)	7 (1.6%)	33 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.1%)	42.6	246^th of 401 public elementary schools	38.7%					(n/a)	38.4	31.0	$10,538
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-6	3420 15th Avenue South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7305	315	32	9.7	80.6%	195 (61.9%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.8%)	30.8	299^th of 401 public elementary schools	25.4%					(n/a)	30.2	24.0	$15,978
Sunnyside School	Public	PK, KG-6	1800 19th Street South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7115	396	25	15.6	78.5%	226 (57.1%)	6 (1.5%)	54 (13.6%)	5 (1.3%)	33 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (18.2%)	24.2	328^th of 401 public elementary schools	18.2%					(n/a)	21.9	26.2	$11,580
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-6	3800 1st Avenue South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6705	338	18	19.2	59.8%	247 (73.1%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.2%)	42.7	245^th of 401 public elementary schools	38.9%					(n/a)	39.6	32.1	$12,147
MT School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3911 Central Ave	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Mont School for Deaf Blind	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 771-6017	20	10	1.9	100.0%	17 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	26	322^nd of 401 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	22.2	22.2
Longfellow School	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 6th Ave So	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6845	263	22	12.1	98.1%	107 (40.7%)	3 (1.1%)	45 (17.1%)	1 (0.4%)	62 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (17.1%)	9.8	372^nd of 401 public elementary schools	7.2%					(n/a)	12.0	9.1	$12,920
CORE School at Morningside Elementary	Public	K-6	4119 7th Ave N	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 268-6050	297	21	13.9	57.6%	198 (66.7%)	4 (1.3%)	36 (12.1%)	3 (1.0%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.5%)	33.7	284^th of 401 public elementary schools	29.2%					(n/a)	33.9	25.7
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 8th Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7230	187	18	10.6	97.3%	77 (41.2%)	2 (1.1%)	22 (11.8%)	3 (1.6%)	42 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (21.9%)	7	381^st of 401 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)	7.4	6.2	$15,657
Chief Joseph School	Public	PK, KG-6	5305 3rd Avenue South	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6675	260	21	12.1	55.8%	190 (73.1%)	3 (1.2%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.5%)	71.5	92^nd of 401 public elementary schools	77.1%					(n/a)	55.2	50.0	$14,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln School

What schools do graduates of Lincoln School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Great Falls High School

How many students attend Lincoln School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 373 students attended Lincoln School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln School?

Students at Lincoln School are 73% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Lincoln School a good school?

Lincoln School ranks 215^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Lincoln School in?

Great Falls Elementary

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