Lincoln Elem

www.usd475.org

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 300 N Lincoln in Junction City, Kansas, serves the local community as part of the Geary County School District (USD 475). The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students, focusing on core academic development and fostering a positive school culture. By aligning with the broader mission of USD 475, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student growth, and preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a member of the Junction City school system, Lincoln Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the district. The school’s physical location in the heart of the community makes it a central hub for families, where faculty and staff work to integrate educational excellence with social-emotional learning. For parents, guardians, and community members looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the official USD 475 website at http://www.usd475.org serves as the primary resource for engagement and updates.

285

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	49
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
161 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
49 (17.2 %)
Two or More
40 (14.0 %)
Black
28 (9.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4570
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 30

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41