Enrollment
495
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Crescenta, CA
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001937
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in La Crescenta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- 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 #2 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% 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 mid-sized elementary school in La Crescenta, California, enrolling 495 students.
At 22.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among La Crescenta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monte Vista Elementary (721 students): Abraham Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 27.7:1).
Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students) and Glendale High (2,066 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 55.4%
Asian 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Unified, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
$17,070
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | 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
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in La Crescenta
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Dunsmore Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
La Crescenta Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 26.7:1 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Crescenta, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
23.2% 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 White at 55.4% of enrollment, in La Crescenta, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Crescenta?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in La Crescenta, 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 La Crescenta on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Glendale Unified?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.
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