LINCOLN CENTER ELEMENTARY

357 9TH AVE N
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55075

666 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Center Elementary, located in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a primary educational institution dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students. As part of the South Saint Paul Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prioritizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff are focused on meeting the diverse needs of their student population, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore their interests and build strong community connections.

Beyond the classroom, the school often acts as a hub for the local South Saint Paul neighborhood, promoting parent involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, Lincoln Center Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning. The school is centrally located and serves as a key pillar in the local educational landscape of the St. Paul metropolitan area.

666

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN CENTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	179
Black	58
Asian	22
Two or More	64
American Indian	4

White
339 (50.9 %)
Hispanic
179 (26.9 %)
Two or More
64 (9.6 %)
Black
58 (8.7 %)
Asian
22 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	South St. Paul Public School Dist
Phone:	(651)457-9426
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 110