LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln ESD 156 school district, located in Calumet City, IL with about 973 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, Lincoln Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 410 157th St in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the community. As part of the Calumet City School District 155, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and social development for students in their formative years. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school, with a focus on core subjects and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.
Beyond academics, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive climate that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a structured learning atmosphere and offering various resources, the school strives to ensure that each student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive throughout their elementary education.
For more information, contact Lincoln Elem School at (708) 862-6620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Calumet City, IL 60409-4704
(708) 862-6620
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calumet City, IL with about 973 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln ESD 156
- Total Students:
- 973
- Teachers:
- 50.94
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 973 students
- Black or African American
- 53.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.