Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

Estherville Lincoln Central Comm School District
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
308 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Estherville Lincoln Central (ELC) Middle School, located in Estherville, Iowa, serves as a central hub for the district's upper elementary and early adolescent students. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school aims to help students navigate the unique challenges of the middle school years while preparing them for future success within the ELC district.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, offering a variety of programs designed to promote inclusivity and personal responsibility. Faculty and staff at ELC Middle School work to cultivate a culture of collaboration, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and develop well-rounded skills. As part of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, the middle school is committed to providing a safe, structured, and challenging atmosphere that empowers students to reach their individual potential.
308
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (63.6%)
  • Hispanic
    103 (33.4%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Estherville Lincoln Central Comm School District
Phone: (712)362-2335
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 5 83
Grade 6 82
Grade 7 79
Grade 8 64
Gender Ratio