ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 627 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Hammond, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the School City of Hammond district, the school is situated in a residential area and plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and the development of character-building social skills among its diverse student body.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Abraham Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement to support student success. The school often utilizes its location on Towle Avenue to maintain strong ties with the surrounding Hammond neighborhood, organizing various school-wide events and initiatives designed to enhance the overall educational experience. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and structured classroom instruction, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while instilling the values associated with its namesake.
For more information, contact Abraham Lincoln Elementary School at (219) 933-2475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, IN 46327-1375
(219) 933-2475
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hammond, IN with about 627 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School City of Hammond
- Total Students:
- 627
- Teachers:
- 36.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 627 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.5%
- White
- 12.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.