Lincoln Elementary School

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 220 E. Sunset Pl in DeKalb, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb Community School District 428. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school is well-integrated into the DeKalb community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative efforts of the local school district. It places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate where staff, students, and families work together to support student success. Through a blend of standard curriculum, classroom engagement, and community involvement, Lincoln Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

272

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	28
Black	123
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
123 (45.2%)
White
100 (36.8%)
Hispanic
28 (10.3%)
Two or More
19 (7.0%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	DeKalb CUSD 428
Phone:	(815)754-2212
Website:	http://dist428.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	50.7%
Male	134	49.3%

Elementary School K - 5th