LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 school district, located in DeKalb, IL with about 259 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 15 teachers, Lincoln Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 220 E. Sunset Pl in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb Community School District 428. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their future educational transitions within the district.
The school is well-integrated into the DeKalb community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative efforts of the local school district. It places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate where staff, students, and families work together to support student success. Through a blend of standard curriculum, classroom engagement, and community involvement, Lincoln Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Lincoln Elementary School at (815) 754-2212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DeKalb, IL 60115-4426
(815) 754-2212
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DeKalb, IL with about 259 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb CUSD 428
- Total Students:
- 259
- Teachers:
- 15.15
- 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 259 students
- White
- 51.0%
- Black or African American
- 32.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.