Lincoln Elem

1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601

www.usd489.com

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

376

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	85
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
253 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
85 (22.6 %)
Two or More
25 (6.6 %)
Black
9 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
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:	Hays
Phone:	(785)623-2500
Website:	http://www.usd489.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 137

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 45