The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Science. The lowest is 27% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Es
Lincoln ES serves only fifth and sixth graders in the Chickasha public school system. It is a short, focused span: two grades within a single building, which means students arrive after elementary and leave before entering a separate middle or junior high school. This kind of grade configuration is common in smaller districts and gives the school a tight-knit feel, though it also means the typical markers of high school life—graduation rates, advanced coursework, college and career programs—are not applicable here. The school’s own website is part of the district’s site; publicly reported material about it is minimal beyond what state testing reveals.
The student body draws from across Chickasha and the surrounding area. The enrollment is moderate for a two-grade school, with roughly equal numbers of fifth and sixth graders. Racially and ethnically, the school is majority white, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and a similar-sized group of students who identify as two or more races. Smaller groups of Black students and American Indian students round out the population. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners is not reported in the available records, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academic performance, measured by the Oklahoma State Testing Program, paints a mixed picture. In math, roughly two-fifths of fifth graders and about one-third of sixth graders scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the rates were lower: about one-quarter of fifth graders and just under three-tenths of sixth graders reached proficiency. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed stronger results, with nearly half of students scoring proficient. When these results are rolled into a single proficiency index and compared across all districts in Grady County, Lincoln ES lands just below the middle of the pack. That places it in the lower half of the county’s district-level performance, though not far from the midpoint. It is worth noting that Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and English language arts in the 2024–25 school year, so those results cannot be directly compared with prior years. A parent may want to ask the school how the latest scores compare to earlier trends once several years of data accumulate under the new standards.
Chickasha itself is a stable, small city that serves as the county’s commercial and government hub. Its economy is a mix of manufacturing (Delta Faucet, ArvinMeritor), agriculture, and retail. Population has held steady for decades, neither shrinking nor growing sharply. Housing in the school’s zip code is moderately priced: lower than the statewide benchmark and well below the national median, with monthly mortgage payments estimated at a level that is manageable relative to typical incomes in the area. Rents have been rising, but remain below a commonly cited affordability threshold. For a family considering a move, the local housing market offers relatively attainable entry points.
Missing data limits a full picture. The district’s bond election results and news page were available, but no detailed strategic plans, program descriptions, or staffing information were found in the provided research. Similarly, there is no reported discipline or attendance data for the school. Because Lincoln ES serves only upper elementary grades, it does not participate in high school accountability measures like graduation rate, and no chronic absenteeism figures are available in the data set. A parent interested in class sizes, special programs, or after-school offerings would need to reach out to the school or district.
Overall, Lincoln ES presents as a functional but academically middling school within a stable, affordable community. Its two-grade structure gives it a clear mission for that transitional year between elementary and secondary, but families should seek direct information on student supports and enrichment opportunities, which are not documented here. The school fits best for those who value a straightforward, neighborhood-based setting in a small city with a modest cost of living.
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