The top reported proficiency rate is 28% in Math. The lowest is 24% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lincoln School
Lincoln School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the Granite District, within the city of Salt Lake City. It is a neighborhood elementary school, not a charter or magnet school, and it enrolls a student body that reflects the diversity of the surrounding area. A majority of students identify as white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller but notable shares of students who are two or more races, Asian, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common measure of economic need.
On state assessments, the school’s proficiency rates lag behind the midpoint of elementary schools across Salt Lake County. In math and science, roughly a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above, while English language arts proficiency was slightly lower. The overall proficiency index, which combines results across tested subjects and grades, places Lincoln in the bottom quartile among its district’s elementary schools. The data available does not include participation rates on these tests or the number of students who were tested, so it is not possible to determine how many students were absent or opted out. A parent considering this school may want to discuss the school’s academic support strategies and how it addresses areas where students struggle.
Because Lincoln only teaches through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s staffing, discipline, and attendance figures were not provided, so there is no available information on class sizes, teacher experience, or chronic absenteeism. The same is true for programs: the data does not list extracurricular offerings or specialized academic tracks. A family interested in this school would need to ask the school directly about its arts, physical education, tutoring, and enrichment options for its elementary-age students.
Salt Lake City is a growing urban center with a strong economy supported by major employers including the University of Utah and the LDS Church. The city has a walkable downtown with TRAX light rail, an extensive parks system, library branches, and civic anchors along the Jordan River. New housing development has accelerated in recent years, and home values in the school’s ZIP code have been rising modestly. The typical home value is above the national average, and rents have also increased slightly. The area is not cheap for families: the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home is well above the typical rent, reflecting the relatively high cost of buying versus renting here.
Lincoln is part of the Granite District, one of the larger school systems in the state. The district has been active in pursuing facility upgrades and program investments, with publicly reported efforts including a bond and referendum in recent years. Beyond that general context, specific district initiatives affecting elementary schools were not detailed in the data provided.
For a family deciding whether Lincoln fits, the picture is mixed. The school serves a diverse, economically varied student body in a dynamic city with solid amenities and a growing housing market. Academically, the proficiency numbers are lower than those of many surrounding schools, which a parent may want to investigate further, particularly in light of the fact that testing participation and subgroup breakdowns are not available to clarify who is being tested and how different groups perform. Without program details or staffing data, the full texture of the school day is hard to evaluate from this information alone.
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