Lincoln Elem School

772 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 410 157th St in Calumet City, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the community. As part of the Calumet City School District 155, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and social development for students in their formative years. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school, with a focus on core subjects and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond academics, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive climate that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a structured learning atmosphere and offering various resources, the school strives to ensure that each student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive throughout their elementary education.

772

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	309
Black	439
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Black
439 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
309 (40.0 %)
White
18 (2.3 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Lincoln ESD 156
Phone:	(708)862-6620
Website:	http://l156.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 88