Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem

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.
437
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Demographic Student Count
White89
Hispanic135
Black188
Two or More24
American Indian1
  • Black
    188 (43.0%)
  • Hispanic
    135 (30.9%)
  • White
    89 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 169
Grade 242
Grade 342
Grade 442
Grade 545
Grade 643
Grade 743
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23654%
Male20146%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)