Lincoln-McKinley School

Lincoln-McKinley School is an expansive elementary school in Havre, Montana, overseen by Havre Elem. The school serves 266 students in grades 2 through 3. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 59% above typical.

Havre Elem comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,299 students; Lincoln-McKinley School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Lincoln-McKinley School shows that White students make up the majority at 61%. Other groups include 23% Native American, 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.5:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Roughly 98% of students at Lincoln-McKinley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, Hill County reports that median household income runs about $52,798, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. In all, Hill County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,958 students), of which Lincoln-McKinley School is one.

The closest other public school is Sunnyside School, roughly 0.8 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Lincoln-McKinley School has fell 4%, going from 277 students in 2018 to 266 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 71% to 61%.

On the community side, members of the Lincoln-McKinley School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.