D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Lincoln Elementary School

📚 02 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 600 5th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 57% proficient · 13th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 9th percentile, math 17th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (−12 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%62%reading -21 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)
Black10%30%reading -23 pts, math -6 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income37%47%reading -16 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 5th Ave
City Charles City
ZIP Code 50616
District 1907080
NCES School ID 190708000323
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50616

Understanding the community around Lincoln Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,512
Per Capita Income $34,592
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,600
Median Rent $622
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
View full data for ZIP 50616 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lincoln Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Black 8.7%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 18.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School serves grades 02 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lincoln Elementary School receive per student?
Lincoln Elementary School receives $15,631 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lincoln Elementary School in 50616 ▼
Avg Home Value
$149,965
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
26.8%

Other Schools in 50616

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026