- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln El Sch held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420351004802 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students)
Abraham Lincoln El Sch held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Park Hs
Bethel Park Hs
1,244 students
- Independence M
Independence Ms
602 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
597 students
- This school 348
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
348 students
- Bethel Memoria 342
Bethel Memorial El Sch
342 students
- Benjamin Frank 338
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
338 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln El Sch reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln El Sch compares
Abraham Lincoln El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,188
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Bethel Park Sd reports $21,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.