The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School in Loveland serves students from preschool through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Thompson School District R-2J. It sits in a city that began as an agricultural town and has since diversified into manufacturing, healthcare, and commuter roles, with a historic downtown core and a fast-growing eastern edge anchored by the Centerra commercial development near Interstate 25. The school itself, located in the 80538 ZIP code on the city's north side, draws from a surrounding area where home values sit near the middle of the range for the region and where rents have seen modest upward movement in recent months.
The student body is comparatively small for an elementary school serving this grade band, and more than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic share and small numbers of students who identify as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, or Black. Data on the share of students with disabilities or those classified as English learners was not reported in the available records.
Academically, Lincoln's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Larimer County, a set that includes six districts. On the state assessments for the 2024-25 school year, the school's math proficiency rate for grades three through five was lower than the rate in English language arts. Science, tested only at fifth grade, showed a higher proficiency rate than either math or ELA. These results give a mixed picture: the school is producing solid results in reading and science relative to the rest of the county, while math scores are a softer spot that a parent may want to inquire about further with the school.
The school itself is a standard public elementary, not a charter or magnet, and no information was available about its Title I status, discipline rates, course access, or staffing ratios. Those gaps leave out details that some families might want to see, particularly around class sizes and support services.
Loveland's housing market reflects a city that has grown steadily in population since the last census, with continued development pushing eastward. The historic downtown near City Hall offers a more walkable, traditional street pattern with parks, public art, and restaurants, while the newer parts of town are built around automobile access and large retail centers. The Thompson School District has passed two bond measures in recent years, one in 2022 and another in 2024, that together fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and operational costs like staffing and class size reduction. Those investments affect the Lincoln building and its resources, though the specific projects at this school are not detailed in the available data.
For a family considering this school, the key characteristics are a moderate-sized elementary with economic diversity, proficiency that is mixed by subject but above average for the county overall, and a district that has committed significant funding to improvements. The lack of data on special education and English learner populations is a gap worth exploring directly with school staff. The school serves a Loveland neighborhood that is part of a growing city with a strong commuter economy, a range of housing options, and recent ballot measures signaling continued investment in public education.
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