Lincoln Elem School

www.ops125.net

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 755 Bennett Ave in Oglesby, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Oglesby Public School District 125, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere typical of smaller Illinois school districts. With a focus on student-teacher collaboration and a commitment to parental involvement, Lincoln Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded experience that includes both academic rigor and extracurricular opportunities. Its location on Bennett Avenue places it centrally within the Oglesby area, making it an accessible and integral hub for local families seeking to provide their children with a stable and nurturing start to their educational journey.

332

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
252 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
61 (18.4 %)
Two or More
13 (3.9 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Oglesby ESD 125
Phone:	(815)883-9297
Website:	http://www.ops125.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 95

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 37