Lincoln Elem School

20163 Corinth Rd
Pittsburg, IL 62974

www.jcindians.org

163 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School is a public primary school located in the rural community of Pittsburg, Illinois, serving students within the Williamson County area. As part of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to young learners, typically covering kindergarten through fifth grade. Being situated in a small, close-knit township, the school generally fosters a community-oriented environment where staff and parents work together to support student development in a focused, neighborhood setting.

Because it operates as a small-town school, Lincoln Elementary is characterized by its commitment to personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and academic life. While it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards, the school often benefits from smaller class sizes, allowing educators to address individual student needs more effectively. Overall, Lincoln Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the families of Pittsburg, prioritizing basic literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth during these formative early childhood years.

163

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
146 (89.6%)
Two or More
7 (4.3%)
Hispanic
5 (3.1%)
Black
4 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Johnston City CUSD 1
Phone:	(618)982-2130
Website:	http://www.jcindians.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 69