Lincoln Elementary - 05

www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary

338 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary is a public school located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Watertown School District. Situated at 1100 13th St NE, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local community. As a staple institution within the district, Lincoln Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its students.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Watertown School District, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and educational excellence. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can access the official district website at http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us.

338

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary - 05
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	36
Asian	7
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
277 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (10.7 %)
Two or More
16 (4.7 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Watertown School District 14-4
Phone:	(605)882-6340
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 67

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69