Lincoln Elementary School

305 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located in Cedar Lake, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hanover Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic pursuits while maintaining a strong sense of community within the Cedar Lake area.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Hanover Community School Corporation, Lincoln Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a structured approach to learning. The faculty and staff prioritize building positive relationships with families, encouraging parent involvement to ensure that each student has the necessary support and resources to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

305

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	30
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
235 (77.0%)
Hispanic
30 (9.8%)
Two or More
17 (5.6%)
Black
16 (5.2%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Hanover Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)374-3600
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 112

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 100