Lincoln Preparatory School

Charter School 691 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Preparatory School, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. Operating under the mission of fostering academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. It is designed to provide a supportive educational environment that encourages critical thinking, leadership, and community engagement, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.

The school is notable for its historical and cultural connection to the Grambling community, often working in tandem with the local academic ecosystem to provide students with unique learning opportunities. By focusing on a structured approach to education, Lincoln Prep aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds have access to high-quality instruction. Through a combination of academic discipline and holistic student support, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to society.

691

Total Students

54.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	15
Black	644
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Black
644 (93.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (2.2 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lincoln Preparatory School
Phone:	(318)242-8788
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 50