Lincoln Elem School

320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650

www.jsd117.org

269 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 320 W. Independence in Jacksonville, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jacksonville School District 117. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school is situated in a central area of the community, reflecting its role as a neighborhood hub dedicated to preparing children for their future educational transitions.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a positive school culture where both staff and students work collaboratively to achieve academic and personal milestones. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with programs designed to encourage student engagement and character development, Lincoln Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere. Its location in Jacksonville allows it to serve a diverse group of local families, maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding community while focusing on the holistic progress of each student.

269

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	14
Black	61
Two or More	56
American Indian	2

White
136 (50.6 %)
Black
61 (22.7 %)
Two or More
56 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Jacksonville SD 117
Phone:	(217)245-8720
Website:	http://www.jsd117.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 43

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37