Lincoln Jr High School

www.naperville203.org/ljhs

766 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Junior High School, located at 1320 Olympus Dr. in Naperville, Illinois, is a highly regarded middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Naperville Community Unit School District 203, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus serves as a pivotal bridge between elementary and high school, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and individual responsibility during these formative adolescent years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincoln Junior High offers a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage with the broader school community. With a reputation for strong parental involvement and high educational standards, the school remains a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

766

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	545
Hispanic	60
Black	37
Asian	76
Two or More	44

White
545 (71.5 %)
Asian
76 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.9 %)
Two or More
44 (5.8 %)
Black
37 (4.9 %)

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:	Naperville CUSD 203
Phone:	(630)420-6370
Website:	http://www.naperville203.org/ljhs
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 6 253

Grade 7 262

Grade 8 251