Lincoln Elementary - 05

www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary

361 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Lincoln Elementary is a public school located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving students as part of the Watertown School District. Situated at 1100 13th St NE, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children in the local community. As a staple institution within the district, Lincoln Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its students.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Watertown School District, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader district mission, Lincoln Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and educational excellence. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can access the official district website at http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us.

361

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Elementary - 05
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	50
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	13

White
272 (75.3%)
Hispanic
50 (13.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.5%)
American Indian
13 (3.6%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Black
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:	Watertown School District 14-4
Phone:	(605)882-6340
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/lincoln-elementary
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 98