Lincoln Elementary School

	175 West Crosier Street Akron OH 44311 330/761-1745; Fax: 330/761-1743 Lincoln's ODE report card/demographics
Grades: K-5 Colors: Red and White Mascot: Bulldog Average Class Size: 22 – Average Enrollment: 575 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Report Card Rating: Academic Watch Principal: Cherry Gore
What makes Lincoln special? Test scores are on the rise; last year, fourth-grade writing scores rose 11%, and fifth-grade reading scores rose 13%. All students in grades 1-5 receive swimming lessons for half the year. Students use computers every day and enjoy tutoring, OPEN M, Title 1, 100 Book Challenge, AkronReads, Akron After School tutoring and enrichment programs, IAT services, Pastoral Counseling Service, and a part-time counselor. Interim reports provide ongoing communication. Lincoln students are honored by the Akron Police Department's "Do the Right Thing" program. Lincoln has an active PTA, parent involvement and community volunteers. Enrichment and personal needs are supplied by various organizations CHARACTER COUNTS!SM improves attendance, suspension and test scores. Teachers have an average of 17 years of experience, and 76% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1910 Opened in September 1910 Addition in 1919 Named for President Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) Lincoln School was named for Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States (1861-65). Construction of the school was started in 1909, the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. The school opened in September 1910. The original building had 12 rooms including a kindergarten. In 1919, a major addition provided 12 additional classrooms, a kindergarten room, a combination auditorium/gymnasium and a swimming pool. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to High St. (first light) Left on High St. (High St. becomes S. Main St.) and continue south 1.9 miles to W. Crosier St. Right on W. Crosier St. to school

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