LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Morton CUSD 709 school district, located in Morton, IL with about 530 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Lincoln Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 100 S Nebraska Ave in Morton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Morton Community Unit School District 709. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging a structured curriculum and a commitment to personalized instruction, Lincoln Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its young learners as they begin their academic journeys.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the Morton community, often serving as a hub for collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. The school environment is characterized by a focus on character development and community involvement, encouraging students to become responsible and thoughtful citizens. With its central location and commitment to the success of every child, Lincoln Elementary School remains a staple of the Morton school system, focused on preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of higher education.
For more information, contact Lincoln Elem School at (309) 266-6989 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Morton, IL 61550-2784
(309) 266-6989
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Morton, IL with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Morton CUSD 709
- Total Students:
- 530
- Teachers:
- 28.58
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 530 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.