LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 720 S. Franklin in Hastings, Nebraska, is a core institution within the Hastings Public Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes foundational education while promoting the personal, social, and academic growth of its diverse student body.

As part of the Hastings community, Lincoln Elementary is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. The school typically focuses on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions. With a focus on inclusive teaching practices and a stable learning atmosphere, Lincoln Elementary continues to be a central pillar in the local Hastings neighborhood, prioritizing both the intellectual and emotional development of its young learners.

299

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	111
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
162 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
111 (37.1 %)
Two or More
18 (6.0 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)461-7589
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 40

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53