Lincoln International Studies School

www.kalamazoopublicschools.com

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln International Studies School, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a unique K-5 magnet school within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. Distinguished by its focus on global awareness and cultural literacy, the school aims to prepare students to be informed, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. The curriculum integrates international perspectives across various subjects, encouraging students to develop an appreciation for different cultures, languages, and global issues from a young age.

Beyond its academic focus, Lincoln International Studies School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a supportive and inclusive environment. The school leverages its magnet status to attract a diverse student body, fostering a community that values collaboration and empathy. By combining core academic standards with enrichment programs such as foreign language instruction and cross-cultural studies, the school provides a foundational educational experience designed to broaden students' horizons and prepare them for success in a global society.

306

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln International Studies School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	14
Black	162
Asian	14
Two or More	32
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
162 (52.9%)
White
71 (23.2%)
Two or More
32 (10.5%)
Hispanic
14 (4.6%)
Asian
14 (4.6%)
American Indian
12 (3.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0640
Website:	http://www.kalamazoopublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln International Studies School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln International Studies School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	52.3%
Male	146	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)