LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vdps.net

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located on Federal Avenue in Warren, Michigan, is a part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development and fostering a supportive community environment. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the integration of core curriculum standards with a commitment to student growth, preparing children for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Lincoln Elementary strives to maintain strong ties with families and the local Warren community, viewing parental involvement as a cornerstone of student success. The school provides various resources and programs designed to promote social-emotional learning alongside traditional subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By utilizing the district’s broader resources, Lincoln Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the individual needs of its students within a safe and nurturing school climate.

378

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	11
Black	264
Asian	8
Two or More	49

Black
264 (69.8%)
Two or More
49 (13.0%)
White
46 (12.2%)
Hispanic
11 (2.9%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)

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:	Van Dyke Public Schools
Phone:	(586)758-8342
Website:	http://www.vdps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 67

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 71