Lincoln Middle School

1600 LANCER DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521

541 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Middle School, located at 1600 Lancer Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a prominent public school serving students in the Poudre School District. As a middle school, it provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on the transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school through a variety of core subjects and elective offerings.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Lincoln Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a supportive atmosphere designed to help students discover their interests and talents. The school leverages its location in Fort Collins to foster a collaborative environment where students, teachers, and parents work together. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

541

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	253
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
253 (46.8 %)
White
240 (44.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.3 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
9 (1.7 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Poudre School District R-1
Phone:	(970)488-5700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 190

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 176