- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Chicago, IN
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180288000362
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180288000362 · East Chicago, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.3:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students)
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Chicago C
East Chicago Central High School
1,052 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
509 students
- Joseph Block M
Joseph Block Middle School
436 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- Benjamin Harri 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- This school 282
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary School compares
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 75% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of East Chicago reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in East Chicago
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Lighthouse
Standard public school
495 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary Sch
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
86.7% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, School City of East Chicago also operates East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students), William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students), and Joseph Block Middle School (436 students). See the School City of East Chicago district page for the complete list.