Lincoln Charter School

www.lincolncharter.org/

Charter School 2,263 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Charter School (LCS) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Denver, North Carolina. Established with a commitment to academic rigor and character development, the school operates under a college-preparatory model that emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects. LCS is known for its structured environment and high performance ratings within the North Carolina public school system, consistently aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on the partnership between students, parents, and faculty to foster a supportive learning community. Beyond its academic curriculum, Lincoln Charter offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various student clubs, which contribute to a holistic educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and an emphasis on personal responsibility, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and civic-mindedness in its student body.

2,263

Total Students

129.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,733
Hispanic	271
Black	102
Asian	33
Two or More	112
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,733 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
271 (12.0 %)
Two or More
112 (4.9 %)
Black
102 (4.5 %)
Asian
33 (1.5 %)
American Indian
10 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	No
District:	Lincoln Charter School
Phone:	(704)483-6611
Website:	http://www.lincolncharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 133

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 154

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 215

Grade 9 214

Grade 10 192