Lincoln Elementary

646 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Salinas, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Salinas City Elementary School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. Its location on California Street places it within a central residential neighborhood, making it an accessible hub for families in the local community.

The school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with programs aimed at student enrichment. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and community engagement, Lincoln Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current extracurricular offerings are encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the official Salinas City Elementary School District website.

646

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	585
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

Hispanic
585 (90.7%)
White
34 (5.3%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salinas City Elementary
Phone:	(831)753-5625
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
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

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 66