Lincoln El Sch

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary School, located at 98 Lefever Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Gettysburg Area School District. As a central part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early years of their education, typically encompassing grades K-5. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its historic location in Gettysburg to offer unique educational opportunities, often integrating local history into its broader instruction. With a dedicated staff and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition into middle school, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents.

393

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	52
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
295 (75.1%)
Hispanic
52 (13.2%)
Two or More
29 (7.4%)
Black
12 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gettysburg Area SD
Phone:	(717)334-6254
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 63

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 76