The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a regular public school in Prescott, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. The school is part of the Prescott Unified District and sits within Yavapai County, in a city that functions as the county seat and a regional trade center. Prescott is home to three higher-education institutions, a historic downtown centered on the Courthouse Plaza, and a population that skews older, with many residents drawn to the area as a retirement and tourism destination.
The school’s enrollment is relatively small for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population representing about a quarter of students. Other racial and ethnic groups, including students who are American Indian, Asian, Black, or of two or more races, each make up a small share. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available. This gap is worth noting for a parent trying to understand the full socioeconomic and support profile of the school.
Academically, Lincoln Elementary’s state assessment results offer a mixed picture. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts varied by grade. Among third graders, just under a third scored proficient in math, and about the same share scored proficient in ELA. Fourth graders performed stronger, with roughly half reaching proficiency in both subjects. A state science assessment from several years earlier showed a higher level of proficiency for fourth graders, but that data is older and was from a different test, so it should be read with caution. Across tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Yavapai County. That is a solid relative position, though the absolute numbers show room for improvement, particularly in the earlier grade. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks, and whether third-grade results have prompted any particular instructional changes.
Because Lincoln Elementary serves only primary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, a natural consequence of its grade span. Chronic absenteeism data was also not available, which is another gap some families may wish to explore directly with the school.
The school operates within Prescott USD, a district that is navigating recent budget constraints. In November 2024, the district’s first budget override attempt in years failed by a very narrow margin. That outcome means the district does not have additional override-funded capacity beyond its base budget, which can affect program availability, staffing levels, and materials. How that plays out at Lincoln Elementary specifically is not detailed in the available information, but it is a relevant piece of context for a family considering the school.
Prescott’s housing market is a key factor for families looking to move into the area. Homes in the school’s zip code carry a value that is above the state median, and rents have seen a slight year-over-year decline. The city has grown modestly in population since 2020, with ongoing infrastructure projects and residential demand driven by its role as a retirement and tourism destination. Employment in the city grew recently as well, with health care, retail, and professional services as the largest sectors.
What a parent can reasonably conclude is that Lincoln Elementary is a small neighborhood school serving younger students in a city with a strong civic core and a stable but not inexpensive housing market. The school’s test scores place it favorably among Yavapai County districts, with stronger fourth-grade results than third-grade, and the broader district is operating under the realities of a failed override vote. For a family that values a traditional public elementary school in a historic mid-sized city with access to outdoor recreation and higher education nearby, Lincoln Elementary is worth a close look, particularly to understand how the school addresses early elementary learning gaps and what programs the override loss may have affected.
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