Lincoln Elementary is a public school in Watertown, South Dakota that serves students in grades PK–4. Lincoln Elementary – 05 is in a small town and has about 338 students. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is a little higher than the district average. The school has about 21 full-time teachers who help with lessons, but there are no full-time counselors listed. Academic outcomes show strong performance. According to data from U.S. News, 77% of students scored at or above proficiency in math and 72% did the same in reading. These numbers are much higher than the benchmarks set by many states. The school has 51% female and 49% male students, and about 21% of them come from low-income families. About 21% of students are from minority groups, which makes the student body fairly diverse. There is no information on how much money each school spends on each student, but the amount of money each district gets is in line with what is typical for South Dakota public schools. Lincoln Elementary is known for its strong academic performance and consistent early-grade learning environment. This is because it is located in a stable local housing market and has an active community behind it.