Lincoln Elem

www.usd508.org

247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

247

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	5

White
189 (76.5 %)
American Indian
23 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (6.1 %)
Two or More
13 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
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:	Baxter Springs
Phone:	(620)856-3322
Website:	http://www.usd508.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 73

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60