LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hays school district, located in Hays, KS with about 358 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 16 teachers, Lincoln Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 1906 Ash in Hays, Kansas, is a core institution within the Hays Unified School District (USD 489). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, fostering both academic growth and social development in a supportive environment. As part of the USD 489 district, Lincoln Elementary adheres to the broader mission of preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects, character building, and community engagement.
The school is well-integrated into the Hays community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger district. By maintaining a commitment to quality instruction and student-centered learning, Lincoln Elementary strives to create a positive, inclusive culture where children can thrive. Families interested in enrollment, specific school events, or detailed information regarding curriculum and staff can visit the official USD 489 website at http://www.usd489.com.
For more information, contact Lincoln Elem at (785) 623-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500
http://www.usd489.com
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hays, KS with about 358 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hays
- Total Students:
- 358
- Teachers:
- 16.7
- 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 358 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Two or more races
- 14.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 40.2%
- Male
- 59.8%
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.