LINCOLN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 654 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, located at 518 W Society Ave in Albany, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Dougherty County School System. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a focused curriculum designed to engage students through unique academic pathways, often emphasizing enhanced enrichment opportunities that go beyond the standard elementary education model. The school serves the local community by fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal growth for students in their formative years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lincoln Elementary is deeply integrated into the Albany community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured and supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By combining rigorous instruction with specialized programming, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, acting as a foundational institution that helps shape the educational trajectory of young learners in the region.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elementary Magnet School at (229) 431-3373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Albany, GA with about 654 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Dougherty County
Total Students:
654
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 654 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.3%
White
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.