Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem

School Overview
Lincoln Cultural Center-Montessori Elementary, located at 240 Warren Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois, operates as a specialized public educational institution within the Kankakee School District 111. The school is unique for its commitment to the Montessori pedagogical model, which emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and a collaborative environment where students often work at their own pace. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, the school aims to foster a child-centered atmosphere that promotes both academic mastery and social-emotional development.

As part of the broader Lincoln Cultural Center complex, the school benefits from an environment that integrates education with community enrichment. The facility is designed to support the specific needs of Montessori instruction, providing structured, multi-age classroom settings that encourage students to explore subjects through kinesthetic and tactile experiences. By focusing on critical thinking and self-directed activity, Lincoln Montessori strives to provide an alternative educational pathway for families in the Kankakee area who are looking for a more personalized approach to elementary education.
429
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Demographic Student Count
White108
Hispanic128
Black176
Two or More15
American Indian2
  • Black
    176 (41.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    128 (29.8 %)
  • White
    108 (25.2 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Kankakee SD 111
Phone: (815)933-0709
Website: http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten70
Grade 168
Grade 243
Grade 344
Grade 440
Grade 542
Grade 641
Grade 739
Grade 842
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23554.8%
Male19445.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)