Enrollment
587
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, CA
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060939000951
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Colton, California, enrolling 587 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #917.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Colton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alice Birney Elementary (681 students): Abraham Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 25.2:1).
Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students) and Colton High (1,729 students) alongside Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Abraham Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,590
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Joint Unified, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
$16,590
Per student
+0%
vs California
Avg $16,509
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Colton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Georgia F. Morris Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Reche Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
76.4% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colton on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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