Lincoln School for the Arts

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, located in Marrero, Louisiana, is a specialized educational institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. As an arts-integrated school, it distinguishes itself by weaving creative disciplines—such as music, visual arts, dance, and theater—into the standard academic curriculum. This approach is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and student engagement, providing children in the community with a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core subjects and self-expression.

The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to nurturing the "whole child" by creating an environment where artistic exploration complements academic rigor. By incorporating arts-based learning strategies, Lincoln Elementary aims to improve student attendance, boost academic performance, and cultivate a vibrant school culture. Through its unique programming, the school provides students with valuable opportunities to develop confidence and collaborative skills that prepare them for future success in both middle school and beyond.

457

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln School for the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	49
Black	373
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
373 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.7 %)
White
25 (5.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)340-8489
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 20

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 54