Lincoln Trail Elementary School

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lincoln Trail Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Lamar, Indiana, serving students within the North Spencer County School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating character development and community involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on maintaining high academic standards and strong parental engagement. With a focus on both traditional instruction and modern educational tools, Lincoln Trail strives to create a well-rounded experience for its student body. Its location in Spencer County contributes to a close-knit atmosphere, making the school a central hub for families in the surrounding area who value a safe, dedicated, and collaborative educational setting.

380

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
356 (93.7%)
Hispanic
9 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	North Spencer County Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)544-2929
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 31

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 64