Lincoln Elementary School is one of the great schools, in a well-established part of Salinas, California and has about 644 students in grades K–6. Almost 36% percent of the students at the school come from low-income families. The average student-to-teacher ratio is about 24:1, which helps with structured learning while still allowing for one-on-one help. Reading and math skills are generally on par with the district averages of 44% and 40%, respectively. The district is working hard to improve these skills. There are 52% girls and 48% boys in the school. Most of the families in the area are middle-class, and the average price of a home is between $520,000 and $680,000. The school is clean, friendly, and all about respect. People often say that teachers are professional, patient, and care about what their students need. It is common for the community to refer to the staff as professional, respectful, understanding, and caring. Parents like that the school has regular routines, keeps in touch with them, and works on building their children's confidence as well as their academic skills.