Lincoln Magnet School

www.sps186.org/o/lincoln/

298 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Magnet School, located in Springfield, Illinois, is a specialized public middle school that functions as a magnet program within the Springfield Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a curriculum deeply integrated with technology, science, and mathematics. By utilizing a project-based learning approach, the school aims to challenge students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills that prepare them for advanced high school coursework and beyond.

Beyond its focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Lincoln Magnet is recognized for its diverse student body and commitment to fostering a high-achieving school culture. Because it is a magnet school, it draws students from across the district who share a common interest in technology-driven education. The facility itself is designed to support this specialized instruction, providing students with access to modern tools and a learning atmosphere that encourages innovation and academic excellence.

298

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	12
Black	77
Asian	12
Two or More	45

White
152 (51.0 %)
Black
77 (25.8 %)
Two or More
45 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.0 %)
Asian
12 (4.0 %)

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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3236
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/lincoln/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 91