Enrollment
377
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, NY
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361563001352
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
District: Jamestown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361563001352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamestown, New York, enrolling 377 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 655 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #447.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jamestown City School District spends $18,300 per pupil, 31% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students) and Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$18,300
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown City School District, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary School.
$18,300
Per student
-31%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 72.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
62.9% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 School rank among schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamestown on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York 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 Jamestown City School District?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Jamestown City School District also operates Jamestown High School (1,292 students), Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (509 students), and George Washington Middle School (455 students). See the Jamestown City School District district page for the complete list.
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