Lincoln Elementary School

www.sd88.org

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 3420 Jackson St in Bellwood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bellwood School District 88. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional development of students during their formative years. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and prepares them for the transition to middle school.

The school places an emphasis on standard state curricula while striving to build a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Bellwood community. By providing a structured learning atmosphere and various support resources, Lincoln Elementary aims to address the academic needs of its student body while promoting positive citizenship and personal growth. As part of a district committed to educational equity, the school focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in a changing educational landscape.

293

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	91
Black	198
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
198 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
91 (31.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bellwood SD 88
Phone:	(708)410-3100
Website:	http://www.sd88.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 49