Lincoln Elementary School

555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.lincoln.dbqschools.org

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located on Nevada Street in Dubuque, Iowa, is a key institution within the Dubuque Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence in areas like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Dubuque neighborhood. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Lincoln Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging space where children are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their character. Information regarding their specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, and school policies can be found on their official website.

255

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	8
Black	96
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	16

White
101 (39.6 %)
Black
96 (37.6 %)
Two or More
34 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.1 %)

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:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-4050
Website:	http://www.lincoln.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 33