Lincoln Charter School

www.lincolncharter.org/

Charter School 2,316 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Charter School (LCS) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Denver, North Carolina. Established with a commitment to academic rigor and character development, the school operates under a college-preparatory model that emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects. LCS is known for its structured environment and high performance ratings within the North Carolina public school system, consistently aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on the partnership between students, parents, and faculty to foster a supportive learning community. Beyond its academic curriculum, Lincoln Charter offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various student clubs, which contribute to a holistic educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and an emphasis on personal responsibility, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and civic-mindedness in its student body.

2,316

Total Students

140.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,721
Hispanic	319
Black	129
Asian	43
Two or More	92
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,721 (74.3%)
Hispanic
319 (13.8%)
Black
129 (5.6%)
Two or More
92 (4.0%)
Asian
43 (1.9%)
American Indian
9 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln Charter School
Phone:	(704)483-6611
Website:	http://www.lincolncharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	2,316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	140.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 131

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 153

Grade 6 204

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 210

Grade 9 227

Grade 10 212