LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baxter Springs school district, located in Baxter Springs, KS with about 247 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 14 teachers, Lincoln Elem 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.
Lincoln Elementary School is located in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and serves as a foundational part of the USD 508 school district. Situated at 801 Lincoln Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social development, and community engagement for its elementary-age students. As a key institution within the Baxter Springs community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills while preparing for their future academic journeys.
The school operates under the broader mission of USD 508, which focuses on providing high-quality learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating standard curriculum with community-focused values, Lincoln Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space for young learners. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic resources by visiting their official website at http://www.usd508.org.
For more information, contact Lincoln Elem at (620) 856-3322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
http://www.usd508.org
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Baxter Springs, KS with about 247 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Baxter Springs
- Total Students:
- 247
- Teachers:
- 14
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 247 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.