Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District Explained

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Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District
Type:Local school district
Grades:PK–12
Established:1997
Location:Estherville, Iowa
Region:Emmet and Dickinson counties
Country:United States
Coordinates:43.394874, -94.817975
Superintendent:Tara Paul
Schools:3
Budget:$20,531,000 (2020-21)[1]
Us Nces District Id:1911070
Students:1219 (2022-23)
Teachers:98.06 FTE
Staff:101.39 FTE
Ratio:12.43
Conference:Lakes Conference
Mascot:Midgets and Midgettes
Colors:Red and white

Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District (ELC) is a rural public school district headquartered in Estherville, Iowa.[2]

The district covers most of central and western Emmet County, along with a small part of eastern Dickinson County. In addition to Estherville it serves the communities of Dolliver, Gruver, Wallingford, and most of Superior.[3]

It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts,[4] although its predecessor school districts first entered into a full grade sharing arrangement in 1993. The district serves a total population of approximately 8,800.

Schools

The district maintains three traditional schools, all of which are located on a single campus in Estherville:

Besides the traditional schools the district runs Forest Ridge School, which is an alternative high school serving clients of a residential treatment program for troubled adolescents. It is located in Gruver at the former Lincoln Central School campus. The district also maintains the Regional Wellness Center which is located just south of the district campus.[5] [6]

Estherville–Lincoln Central High School

Athletics

Estherville–Lincoln Central's athletic program inherited the nickname, colors, traditions and history of Estherville High School. The high school's athletic teams, nicknamed the Midgets compete in the Lakes Conference in the following sports:[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Estherville-Lincoln Central Comm School District . . July 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: Home. Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District. 2020-03-27. Central Office 1814 7th Ave South Estherville, IA 51334.
  3. Web site: Estherville-Lincoln Central. Iowa Department of Education. 2020-03-27.
  4. Web site: REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66. https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf. dead. 2019-02-09. Iowa Department of Education. 2019-08-01.
  5. Web site: Alternative School. Estherville–Lincoln Central School District. 2020-08-22. 2013-08-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/. dead.
  6. Web site: Regional Wellness Center. Estherville–Lincoln Central School District. 2020-08-22.
  7. Web site: Lakes Conference. Lakes Conference. 2020-08-05.
  8. Web site: 2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. 2020-07-23.
  9. Web site: All Time State Tournament Results. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 15 March 2014. 10–17. https://web.archive.org/web/20140315072558/http://www.ighsau.org/hoops/2014/14HoopScoop.pdf. 15 March 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: Girls Basketball 2021-22. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 30 March 2022.
  11. Web site: 2019-2020 Golf Stat Book Basketball. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-07-23.