Lincoln International Studies School

www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us

226 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln International Studies School, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a unique K-5 magnet school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Distinguished by its focus on global awareness and cultural literacy, the school aims to prepare students to be informed, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. The curriculum integrates international perspectives across various subjects, encouraging students to develop an appreciation for different cultures, languages, and global issues from a young age.

Beyond its academic focus, Lincoln International Studies School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a supportive and inclusive environment. The school leverages its magnet status to attract a diverse student body, fostering a community that values collaboration and empathy. By combining core academic standards with enrichment programs such as foreign language instruction and cross-cultural studies, the school provides a foundational educational experience designed to broaden students' horizons and prepare them for success in a global society.

226

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln International Studies School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	19
Black	134
Asian	15
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Black
134 (59.3 %)
White
37 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (8.4 %)
Two or More
17 (7.5 %)
Asian
15 (6.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.8 %)

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:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0640
Website:	http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 30

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln International Studies School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln International Studies School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	48.7%
Male	116	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)