LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lincoln Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Dolton, IL with about 345 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 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 14151 Lincoln Ave in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of the local Dolton community.

Beyond core academics, Lincoln Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth and parent involvement. The school typically works to integrate resources that support student well-being and provide opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, ensuring that children are supported both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a district committed to educational equity, the staff at Lincoln Elementary focuses on equipping students with the essential tools, confidence, and character required to thrive in their subsequent educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elementary School at (708) 841-2554 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419-1023
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dolton, IL with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dolton SD 148
Total Students:
345
Teachers:
24.25
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
6th 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 345 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

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.