LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lincoln Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Porte Community School Corp school district, located in LaPorte, IN with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Lincoln Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 402 Harrison St in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a foundational institution within the LaPorte Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its primary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and engaging classroom instruction, Lincoln Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Lincoln Elementary is deeply integrated into the local LaPorte community, often emphasizing the importance of home-school collaboration. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop a lifelong love for learning. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to individual student progress, the school works to ensure that every child is prepared to meet the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Lincoln Elementary School at (219) 362-3755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

402 Harrison St
LaPorte, IN 46350-3634
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaPorte, IN with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 280 students

White
62.1%
Hispanic/Latino
24.6%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
4.6%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.