Lincoln Jr High School

Lincoln ESD 27
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
321 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lincoln Junior High School, located at 208 Broadway St. in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a junior high, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is part of the Lincoln Elementary School District 27, dedicated to providing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility as students prepare for the challenges of high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-city atmosphere of Lincoln, emphasizing a sense of community and local pride. Its curriculum generally covers core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—while often providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including athletics, music, and various student clubs. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the cultivation of character, Lincoln Junior High aims to equip its students with the essential skills and maturity needed to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
321
Total Students
27.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (75.7%)
  • Two or More
    42 (13.1%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.5%)
  • Black
    12 (3.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Lincoln ESD 27
Phone: (217)732-3535
Website: http://lincolnjhs.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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
Grade 6 115
Grade 7 99
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio