Lincoln Elementary School in Salinas, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lincoln Elementary School is an urban public school in Salinas, California that is part of Salinas City Elementary School District. It serves 644 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.9:1. Its teachers have had 72 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

644 Students

27 Teachers

705 California St

Salinas, CA 93901 View local requests

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Lincoln Elementary School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lincoln Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 21, 2026

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