Enrollment
348
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420351004802
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln El Sch ranks #2 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Bethel Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420351004802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln El Sch
Abraham Lincoln El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Abraham Lincoln El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students) and Independence Ms (602 students) alongside Abraham Lincoln El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abraham Lincoln El Sch compares
Abraham Lincoln El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Abraham Lincoln El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel Park Sd, which includes Abraham Lincoln El Sch.
$20,721
Per student
+15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 26.4%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abraham Lincoln El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln El Sch
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln El Sch?
Abraham Lincoln El Sch has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln El Sch?
15.8% of students at Abraham Lincoln El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln El Sch is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln El Sch?
Abraham Lincoln El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln El Sch ranks #2 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln El Sch a good school?
Abraham Lincoln El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bethel Park Sd?
Besides Abraham Lincoln El Sch, Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students), Independence Ms (602 students), and Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms (597 students). See the Bethel Park Sd district page for the complete list.
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