LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lincoln Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion CUSD 2 school district, located in Marion, IL with about 544 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Lincoln Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 400 Morningside Dr in Marion, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion Community Unit School District 2. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students in their early formative years, typically catering to children in the local community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincoln Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Marion community, often emphasizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and students to ensure academic success. The school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes character development and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Lincoln Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elem School at (618) 997-6063 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959-5323
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, IL with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Marion CUSD 2
Total Students:
544
Teachers:
33.15
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
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 544 students

White
69.1%
Two or more races
14.0%
Black or African American
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Asian
3.3%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.