The top reported proficiency rate is 25% in Science. The lowest is 18% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a public elementary school serving prekindergarten through sixth grade in Layton, part of the Davis District. It operates within a city that combines suburban neighborhoods with a substantial commercial and employment base, anchored by the adjacent Hill Air Force Base, the largest single-site employer in Utah. Layton has grown steadily over the long term, driven by base expansion, retail development, and residential annexation, and its housing market reflects that demand. Home values in the school’s ZIP code are near the statewide benchmark, and rents are modest relative to home purchase costs, which together suggest a market where buying is notably more expensive than renting.
The school’s enrollment is large for the elementary grade band. The student body is diverse. Over half of students are White, and a substantial share is Hispanic. Smaller shares of students identify as Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, two or more races, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native. A little over two in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a marker of moderate economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
On state assessments, Lincoln School’s results fall below the midpoint of districts in Davis County. The overall proficiency rate, averaged across tested subjects and grades, places the school in the bottom quartile among elementary and middle schools in the county. In math, the share of students scoring proficient is lower than the district and county averages. In English language arts, proficiency is similarly reported at a level that is below the county median. Science results are in a comparable range. A parent looking at these figures will want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below grade level and what academic interventions are in place. Because Lincoln is an elementary school, no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data is reported, which is typical for schools serving these grades.
The locale brief situates Lincoln in a city that is fundamentally car-oriented, with Interstate 15 running through town and FrontRunner commuter rail providing a transit option. The city has a defined civic center that clusters parks, a library, a performing arts venue, and a public high school, though Lincoln is not located in that immediate core. The broader district context includes two recent developments that may matter to families. Davis School District opened Farmington High School in 2022, which created new attendance boundaries and feeder patterns that ripple down to the elementary level, so families should confirm Lincoln’s middle and high school pathway. Additionally, the statewide expansion of optional full-day kindergarten took effect in the 2023-24 school year, meaning Lincoln now offers that option.
For a family considering this school, the picture is of a large elementary school in a growing, economically active suburb, serving a diverse student population with notable economic diversity. The state test results are an area where the school performs below many of its county peers, and that is the primary point a prospective parent would want to explore directly with the principal or through a school visit. The community context is one of sustained growth, strong employment tied to Hill Air Force Base, and housing costs that put ownership out of reach for many renters. Lincoln fits a family that values being in the Davis District with a neighborhood feel and wants to engage actively with the school around academic support.
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