Prairie Lincoln Elementary School

529 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Prairie Lincoln Elementary School, located in the Westland area of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the South-Western City School District. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Prairie Lincoln strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Columbus neighborhood, prioritizing open communication and active engagement between educators, parents, and students. Beyond the classroom, Prairie Lincoln typically offers various programs and initiatives designed to promote social-emotional growth and student involvement, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and developmental needs of its pupils.

529

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	177
Black	70
Asian	18
Two or More	45

White
219 (41.4 %)
Hispanic
177 (33.5 %)
Black
70 (13.2 %)
Two or More
45 (8.5 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)

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-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8300
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 102

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 101