Lincoln County School Board votes to close two elementary schools citing declining enrollment
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Board voted 5-2 to close East Lincoln Elementary and Iron Station Elementary at end of 2025-26 academic year
Source: Lincoln County School Board meeting minutes, Feb 9 2026
95%
Combined enrollment at both schools has declined 41% since 2019
Source: Lincoln County Schools enrollment data, public records request
90%
Approximately 340 students will be redistributed to three remaining elementary schools
Source: School redistricting plan, Board Agenda Item 7.B
90%