Lincoln Elementary

www.alpenaschools.com

146 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Community School, located at 309 West Lake St. in Alpena, Michigan, is a key component of the Alpena Public Schools district. The school serves as a specialized educational environment focused on supporting students who may benefit from alternative learning pathways. By prioritizing a smaller, more personalized setting, the school aims to address the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body, helping them stay on track toward graduation and long-term success.

The institution emphasizes a community-centered approach, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can engage with educators in a more individualized capacity. As part of the broader Alpena Public Schools network, Lincoln Community School aligns its mission with the district’s goals of providing quality education and equitable opportunities for all learners in the region. Through its curriculum and supportive services, the school works to empower students to overcome educational barriers and prepare for their post-secondary futures.

146

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
131 (89.7%)
Two or More
9 (6.2%)
Hispanic
3 (2.1%)
Black
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Alpena Public Schools
Phone:	(989)358-5900
Website:	http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 35

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 21