Lincoln Upper Elementary School

www.washington.k12.ia.us/buildings/lincoln/

351 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Upper Elementary School, located in Washington, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the Washington Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary education and the middle school years. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, the school emphasizes both core academic excellence and the development of essential social skills, aiming to prepare students for future educational challenges.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Lincoln Upper Elementary is committed to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents. The school encourages active involvement in the educational process and maintains a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where each child is valued. Through its various programs and emphasis on character development, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, engaged, and successful members of the Washington community.

351

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	77
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
249 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
77 (21.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Washington Comm School District
Phone:	(319)653-3691
Website:	http://www.washington.k12.ia.us/buildings/lincoln/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 115