LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lincoln Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monticello CUSD 25 school district, located in Monticello, IL with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 21 teachers, Lincoln Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 700 N. Buchanan St. in Monticello, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Monticello Community Unit School District #25, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, Lincoln Elementary is known for its role in the tight-knit Monticello community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a strong emphasis on school spirit. The facility focuses on providing a safe, structured, and inclusive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their students. By prioritizing a blend of foundational literacy, mathematics, and character-building initiatives, the school prepares its young learners for continued academic success within the Monticello school system.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elem School at (217) 762-8511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.