Lincoln Elementary School

268 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located in DeMotte, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. Situated in a rural community setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grade levels. As part of the local district, the school emphasizes fundamental curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young children in the Jasper County area.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lincoln Elementary serves as a central hub for the local DeMotte community. The school is known for fostering partnerships between educators, students, and families to encourage active parental involvement and consistent academic growth. By maintaining a focus on traditional educational values and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere for early childhood development.

268

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
38 (14.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	North Newton School Corp
Phone:	(219)345-3458
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 42

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 36