Lincoln School in South Haven, MI

At a glance

Reported students

251

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

22nd percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

277.5

Lincoln School: 251 reported students.

State peer staffing position

21st percentile

13.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 230
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about Lincoln School

Lincoln School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in South Haven. It is one of 6 current school records connected to South Haven Public Schools. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.9%) and multiracial (14.3%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lincoln School

1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.1%
Students with disabilities: 13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 67.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.9%
Hispanic11.2%
Black10.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial14.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Shore Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

255 reported students

Maple Grove Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

300 reported students

Baseline Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

377 reported students

South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC

High · Grades 08–12

44 reported students

South Haven High School

High · Grades 09–12

588 reported students

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Public schools near Lincoln School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
South Haven High School High · South Haven Public Schools	09–12	588	0.2 mi
Maple Grove Elementary School Elementary · South Haven Public Schools	PK–03	300	1.8 mi
North Shore Elementary Elementary · South Haven Public Schools	04–05	255	2.5 mi
Covert Elementary School Elementary · Covert Public Schools	PK–05	144	7.1 mi
Wood School Bangor Twp 8 Elementary · Bangor Township S/D #8	KG–08	24	7.2 mi
Glenn Public School Elementary · Glenn Public School District	KG–06	41	9.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School

What grades does Lincoln School serve?

Lincoln School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Haven Public Schools.

How many students attend Lincoln School?

Lincoln School reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln School?

The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 251 students and 18.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lincoln School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lincoln School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Haven Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lincoln School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

67.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lincoln School in?

Lincoln School is part of South Haven Public Schools, based in South Haven, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lincoln School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Haven High School (0.2 mi), Maple Grove Elementary School (1.8 mi), North Shore Elementary (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.