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Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

411 12TH ST ALTOONA, PA 16602

About Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Penn-Lincoln Elementary School is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Altoona Area School District, serving kindergarten through grade five. The school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience through innovative programs, including its STEAM Learning Center and a literacy focus called the "Star Reader" program to support literacy growth in upper elementary classes. With a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the students receive more individual attention. In 2024, the proficiency rate of students on state assessments in reading was approximately 22% and in math was approximately 17%. The average rent of homes in Altoona is about $1,000, making it a reasonable and family-friendly area. Penn-Lincoln continues to strive to be one of the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Penn-Lincoln Elementary School Contact Information

Address

411 12TH ST ALTOONA, PA 16602

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Phone

(814) 946-8396

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 22% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
353
Total Students
$68571
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 4.6%
Black 12.2%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
72.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.6%
Black
12.2%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 353
44.3%
156 Female
55.7%
197 Male

Student Population

353 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

272 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Penn-Lincoln is focused on social-emotional learning this school year in fall 2025. This year the school is in the process of initiating online student forms for the school year.

FAQ

Q1. Are there student groups at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs for arts, reading, games and other interests.

Q2. Does Penn-Lincoln Elementary promote public speaking?

Ans. Yes, students engage in presentations, storytelling, and small group discussions in the classroom.

Q3. Are there creative workshops at Penn-Lincoln Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has offered workshops in the arts, crafts, and creative problem-solving.

Q4. How can Penn-Lincoln Elementary support community involvement?

Ans. Students can participate in service learning charity drives, volunteer projects, or school-wide service projects.

Q5. Are there cultural celebrations at Penn-Lincoln Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students engage in multicultural events and activities to embrace diversity.,

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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