Lincoln Preparatory School

Located at 1453 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. in Grambling, Louisiana, Lincoln Preparatory School operates as an active, independent charter school district serving the rural fringe of the greater Ruston metropolitan region. Designed as a single-campus local educational agency, the district provides a comprehensive academic journey for 684 students across prekindergarten through 12th grade. The student body—composed of 321 female and 363 male learners—reflects a rich culturally diverse community, with a strong primary enrollment through the elementary grades that seamlessly transitions into middle and high school college-preparatory programming.

To support its student body, Lincoln Preparatory School maintains a robust professional workforce totaling nearly 249 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional model is anchored by approximately 136 full-time equivalent teachers and 13 instructional aides, complimented by a strong network of over 100 support staff personnel who oversee operational and student care needs. As an independent charter district responsible for its own federal programming, Lincoln Preparatory School combines a tight-knit community feel with dedicated academic and support resources, offering parents, students, and educational researchers a compelling model of rural charter education in Northern Louisiana.