LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

www.isd742.org/lincoln

396 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary, located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is a public school within the St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district dedicated to student-centered learning, Lincoln Elementary utilizes a variety of educational strategies to meet the unique needs of its pupils, ensuring they are prepared for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school typically provides a range of programs and services designed to support the "whole child," including resources for student well-being and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, Lincoln Elementary aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged. The school's commitment to excellence and equity is central to its mission of helping every child achieve their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

396

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	33
Black	241
Asian	12
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

Black
241 (60.9 %)
White
77 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.3 %)
Two or More
30 (7.6 %)
Asian
12 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)370-6660
Website:	http://www.isd742.org/lincoln
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 120