Lincoln Elementary School in Hoffman Est., Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lincoln Elementary School is a suburban public school in Hoffman Est., Illinois that is part of Elgin School District U - 46. It serves 446 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.4:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

446 Students

23 Teachers

1650 Maureen Dr

Hoffman Est., IL 60192 View local requests

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Lincoln Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. SANCHEZ

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Lincoln Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

71%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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