LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lincoln Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellwood SD 88 school district, located in Bellwood, IL with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Lincoln Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School, located at 3420 Jackson St in Bellwood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bellwood School District 88. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional development of students during their formative years. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and prepares them for the transition to middle school.

The school places an emphasis on standard state curricula while striving to build a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Bellwood community. By providing a structured learning atmosphere and various support resources, Lincoln Elementary aims to address the academic needs of its student body while promoting positive citizenship and personal growth. As part of a district committed to educational equity, the school focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in a changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elementary School at (708) 544-3373 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104-2419
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bellwood, IL with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bellwood SD 88
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
26
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 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.3%
Hispanic/Latino
20.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
White
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.