LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER

BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
400 QUINCE ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
105 Students
Other 3rd - 12th
School Overview
Lincoln Education Center, located in Brainerd, Minnesota, serves as an alternative learning environment within the Brainerd Public Schools district (ISD 181). The facility is primarily dedicated to the Minnesota Learning Center (MLC), which provides specialized educational programming for students in grades 5 through 12 who require a more supportive or individualized setting than a traditional classroom environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized academic planning, the center aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and progress toward high school graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Lincoln Education Center emphasizes social-emotional growth and student well-being. The school integrates structured support systems to help students develop the behavioral and interpersonal skills necessary for academic success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families, the center works to re-engage learners and provide a pathway for those who may have struggled in larger, conventional school settings.
105
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    78 (74.3%)
  • American Indian
    11 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.6%)
  • Black
    5 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)454-6600
Website: http://brainerdlec.ss12.sharpschool.com/home
Grade Range: 3rd - 12th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 3 4
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio