Lincoln Elementary School

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 125 Ayer Street in Cadillac, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cadillac Area Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Cadillac community.

As part of the "Viking" community (reflected in their web domain, vikingnet.org), Lincoln Elementary prioritizes school spirit and collaboration between educators, students, and parents. The school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded experience, often focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in activities that promote personal growth. With its central location in Cadillac, Lincoln Elementary remains a pillar of the neighborhood, committed to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

511

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	7

White
459 (89.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.5 %)
Two or More
18 (3.5 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cadillac Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)876-5400
Website:	http://cadillacschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 70