Enrollment
662
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cupertino, CA
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001139
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-91% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cupertino, California, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the California average.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 641 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is led by Asian (75%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cupertino's elementary schools, it stands alongside William Faria Elementary (614 students): Abraham Lincoln Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 24.6:1).
Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students) and Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the California average of 55.5%
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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Asian 75.1%
Two or More 11.8%
White 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cupertino Union, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
$14,632
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 33.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Cupertino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Faria Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
L. P. Collins Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
C. B. Eaton Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Garden Gate Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Stevens Creek Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 25.4:1 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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cupertino, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
5.0% 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 Asian at 75.1% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Cupertino, 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 Cupertino on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Cupertino Union?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.
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