Lincoln Elem School

(309)833-2095

district185.macomb.com

548 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 315 N. Bonham St. in Macomb, Illinois, serves as a foundational institution within the Macomb Community Unit School District 185. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the early grades, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is situated in a central area of Macomb, playing a vital role in the local community by fostering an environment conducive to early childhood learning and personal growth.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered education, often utilizing local district resources to provide a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By integrating classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities and community involvement, Lincoln Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic careers in the Macomb school system. Its location in Macomb allows for strong community ties, making it a focal point for families living in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

548

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	22
Black	90
Asian	8
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
377 (68.8 %)
Black
90 (16.4 %)
Two or More
50 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Macomb CUSD 185
Phone:	(309)833-2095
Website:	http://district185.macomb.com
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 151

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 134