Lincoln CS

www.lincolncharterpa.com/

Charter School 653 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Charter School, located at 559 W. King Street in York, Pennsylvania, is a public charter school committed to providing a high-quality, tuition-free education to students in the local community. The school focuses on fostering an environment where academic excellence, character development, and community involvement are prioritized. By utilizing a personalized approach to learning, Lincoln Charter School aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in higher education and the workforce.

The school is known for its emphasis on small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, which allows teachers to build strong relationships with their students and better address individual learning styles. In addition to a core academic curriculum, Lincoln Charter School integrates technology and hands-on experiences into its daily instruction to keep students engaged. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused mission, the school serves as an important educational pillar for families in York looking for an alternative to traditional district schools.

653

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	415
Black	166
Asian	2
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Hispanic
415 (63.6%)
Black
166 (25.4%)
Two or More
48 (7.4%)
White
21 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln CS
Phone:	(717)699-1573
Website:	http://www.lincolncharterpa.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 81

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 59