Lincoln Elementary Magnet School

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

428

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	415
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
415 (97.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.2 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dougherty County
Phone:	(229)431-3373
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	51.2%
Male	209	48.8%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th