Lincoln Elementary School

601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134

463 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 601 John J. Johnson Ave in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Simpson County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school focuses on building a strong core curriculum while promoting a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and foundational learning skills necessary for future success.

The school is an integral part of the Franklin community, often serving as a hub for local families and neighborhood engagement. By emphasizing a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students, Lincoln Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond. Its location provides a central point of accessibility for local residents, reinforcing its role as a stable and reliable pillar of the community’s educational landscape.

463

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	30
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
364 (78.6%)
Two or More
35 (7.6%)
Hispanic
30 (6.5%)
Black
29 (6.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Simpson County
Phone:	(270)586-7133
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 4 227

Grade 5 236