Lincoln Elementary School

(708)201-2075

www.district148.net/lincolnschool.html

342 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 14151 Lincoln Ave in Dolton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future academic success while catering to the diverse needs of the local Dolton community.

Beyond core academics, Lincoln Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth and parent involvement. The school typically works to integrate resources that support student well-being and provide opportunities for extracurricular enrichment, ensuring that children are supported both inside and outside the classroom. As part of a district committed to educational equity, the staff at Lincoln Elementary focuses on equipping students with the essential tools, confidence, and character required to thrive in their subsequent educational endeavors.

342

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	42
Black	293
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
293 (85.7%)
Hispanic
42 (12.3%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
White
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)201-2075
Website:	http://www.district148.net/lincolnschool.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 59