Lincoln Elementary School vs. Besser Elementary School
Should you attend Lincoln Elementary School or Besser Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
146 students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2604 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1483 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
71
Grade 1 Students
22
76
Grade 2 Students
23
83
Grade 3 Students
25
76
Grade 4 Students
20
83
Grade 5 Students
21
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%