LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lincoln El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gettysburg Area SD school district, located in Gettysburg, PA with about 455 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Lincoln El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lincoln Elementary School, located at 98 Lefever Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Gettysburg Area School District. As a central part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early years of their education, typically encompassing grades K-5. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development among its diverse student body.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its historic location in Gettysburg to offer unique educational opportunities, often integrating local history into its broader instruction. With a dedicated staff and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents.
For more information, contact Lincoln El Sch at (717) 334-6254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2697
(717) 334-6254
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gettysburg, PA with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gettysburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 455
- Teachers:
- 29.75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 455 students
- White
- 69.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.9%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.