Top Rankings
Lincoln R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 504 students in Lincoln R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lincoln R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
504 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,849 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,540
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,849
$13,908
Best Lincoln R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln R-II School District?
Lincoln R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 504 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln R-II School District?
Lincoln R-II School District is ranked #117 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln R-II School District?
96% of Lincoln R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln R-II School District?
Lincoln R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,849 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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