Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2023)

700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lincoln Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
265 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Monticello Community Unit School District 25.

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