Lincoln Elementary School

www.pontiac429.org

217 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 514 S Main St in Pontiac, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of young students, typically serving children in the early grades of elementary education. The school is situated in a central area of Pontiac, positioning it as a key community hub focused on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for local families.

Academically, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to engage in collaborative learning experiences. The school aims to create a positive school culture by promoting character development and inclusive practices. By working closely with parents and the broader Pontiac community, Lincoln Elementary strives to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels, laying a solid groundwork for their future educational success.

217

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	16
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
176 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.4 %)
Two or More
15 (6.9 %)
Black
6 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Pontiac CCSD 429
Phone:	(815)844-3924
Website:	http://www.pontiac429.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 119