Lincoln Elementary School

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Dayton, Kentucky, serving students from preschool through fifth grade. Situated on Fifth Avenue, the school operates as part of the Dayton Independent School District and prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and providing personalized attention to its students to ensure they are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. The school integrates various enrichment programs and supportive services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, Lincoln Elementary aims to create a welcoming, safe space where children feel encouraged to excel academically while developing the social skills necessary for lifelong success.

487

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	29
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	40

White
407 (83.6 %)
Two or More
40 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.0 %)
Black
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dayton Independent
Phone:	(859)292-7492
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 76

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 49