Lincoln Elem School

www.m289.org

319 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 805 4th Ave in Mendota, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students in the early stages of their education, typically catering to children from pre-kindergarten through the primary elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Mendota, emphasizing a community-centered approach to learning where staff and families work closely together to foster a supportive environment for young learners.

The school is committed to building a strong educational foundation by prioritizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By creating an atmosphere that encourages curiosity and inclusivity, Lincoln Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels. Its role in the Mendota district is defined by a focus on student growth, character development, and providing the necessary tools for academic success within a close-knit, small-town setting.

319

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	131
Black	11
Two or More	13

White
164 (51.4%)
Hispanic
131 (41.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)
Black
11 (3.4%)

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:	Mendota CCSD 289
Phone:	(815)538-6226
Website:	http://www.m289.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 103