LINCOLN ACADEMY

FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
616 W BROADWAY AVE
FOREST CITY, AR 72335
139 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
School Overview
Lincoln Academy, located in Forest City, Arkansas, functions as an alternative educational environment within the Forrest City School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive setting for students who may require a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a smaller classroom environment and tailored instructional strategies, Lincoln Academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, keep them on track for graduation, and prepare them for future success beyond high school.

The academy operates with a focus on student-centered growth, emphasizing both credit recovery and the development of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the broader Forrest City School District, Lincoln Academy works to ensure that all students have access to the curriculum and graduation requirements necessary to earn their diplomas. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a path forward for students who need a more personalized educational experience to reach their full potential.
139
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    123 (88.5 %)
  • White
    8 (5.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)261-1810
Website: http://mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 6th - 6th
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
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
Grade 6 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FORREST CITY JR. HIGH
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
275 Students
1133 N DIVISION ST
FORREST CITY, AR 72335 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th