Lincoln Elem School

www.marionunit2.org

487 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 400 Morningside Dr in Marion, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marion Community Unit School District 2. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students in their early formative years, typically catering to children in the local community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincoln Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Marion community, often emphasizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and students to ensure academic success. The school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes character development and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Lincoln Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

487

Total Students

33.8

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	326
Hispanic	39
Black	60
Asian	17
Two or More	41
American Indian	4

White
326 (66.9 %)
Black
60 (12.3 %)
Two or More
41 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.0 %)
Asian
17 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Marion CUSD 2
Phone:	(618)997-6063
Website:	http://www.marionunit2.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 77

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 72