Lincoln Elem

Clay County
1020 Grant
Clay Center, KS 67432
384 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Lincoln Elementary School, located at 1020 Grant in Clay Center, Kansas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Clay Center Unified School District 379. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. As a cornerstone of the local Clay Center area, it plays a vital role in preparing elementary-aged children for their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Lincoln Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school environment encourages active participation in extracurricular activities and promotes positive character development, ensuring that students are not only growing academically but also learning the values of citizenship and collaboration within the Clay Center community.
384
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (94.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Clay County
Phone: (785)632-2156
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 59
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 75
Gender Ratio
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151 Students
815 4th St
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