Lincoln Elementary School

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

272

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	68
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
173 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (25.0 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Black
13 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	LaPorte Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)362-3755
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 34