CSA Lincoln Campus

357 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The CSA Lincoln Campus, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a distinctive K-6 elementary school operating as part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC). As a designated "Project-Based Learning" (PBL) school, Lincoln emphasizes an inquiry-driven curriculum where students engage in hands-on, real-world projects to master core academic standards. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, moving beyond traditional textbook-based instruction to make learning more relevant and immersive for young students.

The school is widely recognized for its strong community ties and its unique architectural setting, which reflects the city of Columbus’s deep-rooted commitment to innovative design. By integrating arts, technology, and community partnerships into their daily project work, CSA Lincoln creates a student-centered environment that encourages independence and active participation. The school serves as a flagship model within the district for educators looking to implement modern, experiential pedagogy in an elementary school setting.

357

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CSA Lincoln Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	34
Black	7
Asian	25
Two or More	11

White
280 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.5 %)
Asian
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)

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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4447
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 49

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 48