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Lincoln Elementary - 05

1100 13th St NE, Watertown, SD, 57201

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 4 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Lincoln Elementary - 05

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.

Lincoln Elementary - 05 Contact Information

Address

1100 13th St NE, Watertown, SD, 57201

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Phone

(605) 882-6340

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 72% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
338
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lincoln Elementary - 05

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 78.99%
Asian 2.07%
Hispanic 13.02%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 4.73%
Native Am. 1.18%
White
78.99%
Asian
2.07%
Hispanic
13.02%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
4.73%
Native Am.
1.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 338
50.89%
172 Female
49.11%
166 Male

Student Population

338 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

563 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As per latest news, Lincoln Elementary School in Watertown is buzzing with excitement and pride as it concluded a month of heartwarming celebrations for kindness, creativity, and leadership. Almost 150 Lincoln students were named "Lincoln Leaders" because they were kind to everyone, always followed the rules, and worked hard in school. These kind of awards shows that the school still cares about making sure everyone feels safe, respected, and welcome.

FAQ

Q1. What is the learning environment like?

Ans. Lincoln Elementary makes a space that is friendly and focused on students.

Q2. Do you have things to do after school?

Ans. Yes, you can join clubs and do activities throughout the year.

Q3. How can parents talk to their child's teacher?

Ans. Email, meetings that are set up ahead of time, and classroom apps are some of the most common ways to talk to each other.

Q4. Are there any events for families at the school?

Ans. Yes, events that happen every year get parents more involved.

Q5. What do you do to welcome new families?

Ans. Orientation sessions help students get used to things.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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