LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 1617 5th St NE in Bemidji, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Bemidji Area Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing fundamental academic development alongside social-emotional growth. As part of a community-oriented district, Lincoln Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success by providing a structured curriculum and promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the local Bemidji community, often serving as a hub for student-centered activities and parent-teacher collaboration. By prioritizing personalized instruction and building strong relationships between staff, families, and students, Lincoln Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing space where every child can develop their potential. The school’s location in Bemidji allows it to draw on local resources and community spirit to enhance the overall educational experience for its diverse student body.

328

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	86

White
212 (64.6 %)
American Indian
86 (26.2 %)
Two or More
15 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)333-3250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 64

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 87