Enrollment
633
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, 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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180882001455
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #29 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #29 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 633 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 36% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.1% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 36.6:1).
Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students) and Southport High School (2,431 students) alongside Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
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 School compares
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 30.0%
White 29.4%
Asian 20.7%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Township Schools, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
$12,395
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% 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?
75.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #29 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Perry Township Schools?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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