Lincolnville Central School

lcs.fivetowns.net/

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lincolnville Central School, located at 523 Hope Road in Lincolnville, Maine, serves as a focal point for the local community, educating students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As a small, public K-8 school, it prioritizes a personalized learning environment that fosters close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and families. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence while simultaneously nurturing the social and emotional development of its student body within a supportive, close-knit atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lincolnville Central School emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding coastal Maine community and the natural environment. The school typically integrates hands-on learning experiences and local resources to enhance its educational programming, preparing students for the transition to regional high schools. With a focus on small class sizes and a community-centered approach, the school serves as a foundational institution for Lincolnville’s youth, emphasizing both individual growth and active citizenship.

212

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincolnville Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	3

White
206 (97.2%)
Asian
3 (1.4%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Hispanic
1 (0.5%)

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:	Lincolnville Public Schools
Phone:	(207)763-3366
Website:	http://lcs.fivetowns.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 11

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 29