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Lincoln-McKinley School

Q: Is Lincoln-McKinley School a good school?

Lincoln-McKinley School ranks 217 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-3

217^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln-McKinley School is an elementary school located in Havre, Montana, serving grades 2-3 with a total enrollment of 266 students. While the school consistently outperforms the Havre Elementary School District average in academic proficiency, it still lags behind the statewide average and nearby high-performing schools like Davey Elementary.

Lincoln-McKinley School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.5, suggesting a greater level of individual attention and support for students. However, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 98.5% in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces and highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of the student body.

Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, dropping from a high of 93 out of 191 elementary schools in 2015-2016 to its current rank of 217 out of 401 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in keeping up with the academic performance of other schools in the state, despite its higher spending per student compared to the district average.

266

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,104

Per pupil spending ?

98.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

801 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501

(406) 265-9619

District: Havre Elementary

Students who attend Lincoln-McKinley School usually attend:

Middle:	Havre Middle School
High:	Havre High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

American Indian:

23.3%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 57th percentile in 2021 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 57th-percentile peak (2021) to 46th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

217^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Havre Elementary

267^th of 387Havre 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	48.5	217 of 401	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.6	200 of 332	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.0	192 of 329	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.3	153 of 356	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.9	93 of 191	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.5	124 of 287	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	23.9	204 of 246	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	29.9	197 of 244	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.3	214 of 247	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-4 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Saturday, April 4, 2009

I have been employed at Lincoln-McKinley Primary School for 16+ years and it has came from a school with a poor reputation to one of the best in our area. Great staff, great students, great parents! Overall an A+!!! Close Quote

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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-McKinley School	Public	2-3	801 4th Street	Havre	59501	Hill County	Havre Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 265-9619	266	15	17.5	98.5%	163 (61.3%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.6%)	2 (0.8%)	62 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.3%)	48.5	217^th of 401 public elementary schools	45.9%					(n/a)	38.8	38.8	$12,104
Sunnyside School	Public	K-8	601 14th Street	Havre	59501	Hill County	Havre Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 265-9671	354	16	22.6	99.2%	248 (70.1%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	42.2	248^th of 401 public elementary schools	38.2%					(n/a)	37.7	33.3	$10,155
Highland Park School	Public	PK, KG-1	1207 Washington	Havre	59501	Hill County	Havre Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 265-5554	288	17	16.5	99.7%	192 (66.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)			$13,782
Davey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	56182 Clear Creek Rd	Havre	59501	Hill County	Davey Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 395-4461	8	1	8.0		6 (75.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.9	94^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.6%					(n/a)	66.7	33.3	$19,663

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln-McKinley School

Is Lincoln-McKinley School a good school?

Lincoln-McKinley School ranks 217^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln-McKinley School?

Students at Lincoln-McKinley School are 61% White, 23% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lincoln-McKinley School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 266 students attended Lincoln-McKinley School.

What district is Lincoln-McKinley School in?

Havre Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lincoln-McKinley School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln-McKinley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Havre Middle School
High : Havre High School

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