LINCOLNKING ACADEMY
LincolnKing Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Washington-Parks Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 606 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, LincolnKing Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lincoln-King Academy, located on Grove Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates under a moral-focus curriculum, which integrates character development—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—into the daily academic routine. The academy aims to provide a structured educational environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, focusing on strong academic foundations in core subjects like reading, math, and science.
The school is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes the partnership between parents, teachers, and students. By maintaining high expectations for student conduct and academic achievement, Lincoln-King Academy seeks to serve the families of the Detroit area by offering a consistent and disciplined learning space. The institution is committed to not only meeting state educational standards but also nurturing the personal growth of each student through a values-based approach to schooling.
For more information, contact LincolnKing Academy at (313) 892-1860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48235-4222
(313) 892-1860
LINCOLNKING ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Grand Valley State University - District:
- Washington-Parks Academy
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 606 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLNKING ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.