Lincoln Elem School

www.oes141.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 1110 W Main St in Ottawa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ottawa Elementary School District 141. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a core academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies for students in the early grades. The school is situated in a central residential area of Ottawa, positioning it as a key community hub for families in the region.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that promotes student development both academically and socially. By emphasizing small-group instruction and character development, Lincoln Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Through its connection to the broader Ottawa community, the school encourages parent involvement and maintains a focus on student growth, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to providing equitable and effective public education for the children of Ottawa.

387

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	93
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
259 (66.9%)
Hispanic
93 (24.0%)
Two or More
28 (7.2%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
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:	Ottawa ESD 141
Phone:	(815)434-1250
Website:	http://www.oes141.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68