Lindsay School

www.sps186.org/o/lindsay/

438 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lindsay School, located at 3600 Fielding Drive in Springfield, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving the Springfield Public Schools District 186. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for its K-5 student population. It serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing inclusive instruction that meets the diverse needs of its students while preparing them for middle school success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lindsay School is recognized for its commitment to creating a positive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize strong home-school partnerships, encouraging parental involvement through various school events and communication channels. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and social responsibility in its young learners within the Springfield area.

438

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lindsay School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	16
Black	171
Asian	26
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

Black
171 (39.1%)
White
166 (38.0%)
Two or More
57 (13.0%)
Asian
26 (5.9%)
Hispanic
16 (3.7%)
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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)546-0200
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/lindsay/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lindsay School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lindsay School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	50.7%
Male	215	49.1%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)