Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Lincoln Cultural Center-Montessori Elementary, located at 240 Warren Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois, operates as a specialized public educational institution within the Kankakee School District 111. The school is unique for its commitment to the Montessori pedagogical model, which emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and a collaborative environment where students often work at their own pace. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, the school aims to foster a child-centered atmosphere that promotes both academic mastery and social-emotional development.
As part of the broader Lincoln Cultural Center complex, the school benefits from an environment that integrates education with community enrichment. The facility is designed to support the specific needs of Montessori instruction, providing structured, multi-age classroom settings that encourage students to explore subjects through kinesthetic and tactile experiences. By focusing on critical thinking and self-directed activity, Lincoln Montessori strives to provide an alternative educational pathway for families in the Kankakee area who are looking for a more personalized approach to elementary education.
As part of the broader Lincoln Cultural Center complex, the school benefits from an environment that integrates education with community enrichment. The facility is designed to support the specific needs of Montessori instruction, providing structured, multi-age classroom settings that encourage students to explore subjects through kinesthetic and tactile experiences. By focusing on critical thinking and self-directed activity, Lincoln Montessori strives to provide an alternative educational pathway for families in the Kankakee area who are looking for a more personalized approach to elementary education.
437
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic | 135 |
| Black | 188 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black188 (43.0%)
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Hispanic135 (30.9%)
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White89 (20.4%)
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Two or More24 (5.5%)
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American Indian1 (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: | No |
| District: | Kankakee SD 111 |
| Phone: | (815)933-0709 |
| Website: | http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 437 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
76
Grade 1
69
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
42
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
45
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
43
Grade 8
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 |
| Grade 1 | 69 |
| Grade 2 | 42 |
| Grade 3 | 42 |
| Grade 4 | 42 |
| Grade 5 | 45 |
| Grade 6 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 43 |
| Grade 8 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 236 | 54% |
| Male | 201 | 46% |
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