The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Corvallis, part of the Corvallis School District 509J. It sits in a mixed-use college town dominated by Oregon State University, where the downtown and university campus blend together rather than sitting on separate grounds. The school’s location on SE Alexander Avenue places it within walking distance of residential neighborhoods and the university edge.
Academically, Lincoln Elementary’s state assessment results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency across tested grades hovers around the half mark. Math proficiency rates are lower, and science, tested only in fifth grade, trails behind both. These numbers place Lincoln among the top quartile of elementary schools in Benton County when overall proficiency across subjects is averaged together, meaning it performs better than many of its county peers even though the absolute rates are not high. Parents should note that only one year of assessment data is available here, so there is no trend to show improvement or decline over time.
The student body is moderately sized and economically diverse. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a range of household incomes. Racially, the school is majority white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
Corvallis itself is a city shaped by Oregon State University, which is the dominant employer alongside Samaritan Health Services and a large HP research campus. The city is known for being bicycle-friendly, with a walkable downtown, more than seventy municipal parks, and a greenbelt. Housing in the area carries a value around the state median, with rents that are moderate relative to local incomes, though the presence of a large university keeps the rental market active. The broader economy includes technology, healthcare, and a growing wine industry, and the city has made deliberate efforts to attract creative industries.
The district brief did not turn up any major recent changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or construction projects that would directly affect Lincoln families. That could mean things have been stable, or that publicly available information was thin. A parent might check the district’s website or attend a school board meeting for the latest.
For a family considering Lincoln Elementary, it offers a neighborhood school in a college town with a strong sense of place. The academic results are respectable within the county but not outstanding, and the student body reflects the economic and ethnic diversity of central Corvallis. Because it serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or secondary course access to consider. The school does not have charter or magnet status, and its Title I designation was not reported. Families who value a walkable, bikeable community with major university and research anchors nearby will find the setting appealing, while those focused on high test scores may want to explore the school’s instructional approach and support services further.
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