Lincoln Elementary School

www.jmcss.org/lincoln

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 425 Berry Street in Jackson, Tennessee, is a prominent institution within the Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS). Serving a diverse community of young learners, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth. The school’s environment is designed to provide students with a foundational education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Lincoln Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and building a supportive school culture. By utilizing resources provided through the district, the school works to ensure that students have access to a safe and inclusive learning environment. For families seeking more specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies, the official JMCSS website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

389

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	7
Black	340
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Black
340 (87.4 %)
Two or More
31 (8.0 %)
White
9 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(731)988-3800
Website:	http://www.jmcss.org/lincoln
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 51