K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building

www.denver.k12.ia.us

467 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Lincoln Street Elementary School, located at 530 Lincoln in Denver, Iowa, serves as the primary educational facility for students in grades K-5 within the Denver Community School District. Situated in a small-town setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future success, the school prioritizes small-class support and a nurturing atmosphere to help younger students transition effectively through their early formative years.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Denver Community School District, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence and school spirit. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district updates through the official website at http://www.denver.k12.ia.us. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Denver community, the Lincoln Street building aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

467

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
453 (97.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Denver Comm School District
Phone:	(319)984-5611
Website:	http://www.denver.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 81

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 84