Lincoln School

280 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln School, located at 635 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, is a historically significant institution that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Originally established as a segregated school for African American students during the era of racial separation, the school holds deep historical importance as a site of resilience, academic excellence, and community identity. Today, it remains an integral part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, continuing its mission to provide educational opportunities while honoring the rich legacy of its past.

Beyond its academic function, Lincoln School is widely recognized for its contributions to the cultural and social development of Evansville. Its campus has long served as a gathering place that fostered leadership and community pride throughout the 20th century. By preserving its historical heritage alongside modern educational standards, the school serves as a bridge between generations, offering students a sense of continuity and a connection to the proud history of the Lincoln neighborhood.

280

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	31
Black	128
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Black
128 (45.7%)
White
82 (29.3%)
Hispanic
31 (11.1%)
Two or More
29 (10.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)435-8235
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 37

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	33
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	141	50.4%
Male	139	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)