Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District

43.394874°N 94.817975°W / 43.394874; -94.817975

Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District
Location
Estherville, Iowa
Emmet and Dickinson counties
United States
Coordinates43.394874, -94.817975
District information
TypeLocal school district
GradesPK–12
Established1997
SuperintendentTara Paul
Schools3
Budget$19,802,000 (2017-18)[1]
NCES District ID1911070[1]
Students and staff
Students1313 (2018–19)[1]
Teachers101.21 FTE[1]
Staff96.14 FTE[1]
Student–teacher ratio12.97[1]
Athletic conferenceLakes Conference
District mascotMidgets and Midgettes
ColorsRed and white
   
Other information
Websitewww.estherville.k12.ia.us

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] 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:

  • Demoney Elementary School grades PK–4
  • Estherville–Lincoln Central Middle School grades 5–8
  • Estherville–Lincoln Central High School grades 9–12

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]

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]

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
    • Boys' 1987 Class 2A state champions[8]
    • Girls' 1982 6 on 6 state champions[9]
    • Girls' 2022 Class 3A state champions[10]
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
    • Boys' - two-time state champions (1974, 1981)[11]
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

See also

References
  1. "Estherville-Lincoln Central Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. "Home". Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District. Retrieved March 27, 2020. Central Office 1814 7th Ave South Estherville, IA 51334
  3. "Estherville-Lincoln Central" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  4. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  5. "Alternative School". Estherville–Lincoln Central School District. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  6. "Regional Wellness Center". Estherville–Lincoln Central School District. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  7. "Lakes Conference". Lakes Conference. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  8. "2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. January 29, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  9. "All Time State Tournament Results" (PDF). Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. pp. 10–17. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 15, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  10. "Girls Basketball 2021-22". Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  11. "2019-2020 Golf Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2020.

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