LINCOLN EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. CENTER

DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
204 E WILLLOW
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
84 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Lincoln Early Childhood Education Center, located at 204 E. Willow in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic hub dedicated to the youngest learners in the Detroit Lakes Public Schools district. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of preschoolers and toddlers. By prioritizing early intervention and social-emotional growth, the facility aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for a smooth transition into their elementary school years.

As part of the broader Detroit Lakes school system, Lincoln Early Childhood Education Center emphasizes community-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. Through various programs—such as preschool curricula and specialized support services—the center fosters cognitive, physical, and social skills in a safe, play-based setting. Families interested in enrollment, staff information, or specific program details can find comprehensive resources and updates on the district’s official website at http://www.dlschools.com/.
84
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (77.4 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (13.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)847-4418
Website: http://communityed.dlschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 84
Gender Ratio