- Enrollment
- 2,315
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsport, TN
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470219000710
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Kingsport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 420
- students enrolled
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470219000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 470219000710 · Kingsport, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students)
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobyns - Benne
Dobyns - Bennett High School
2,315 students
- Ross N. Robins 918
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
918 students
- John Sevier Mi 818
John Sevier Middle School
818 students
- Andrew Johnson 558
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
558 students
- George Washing 514
George Washington Elementary School
514 students
- This school 420
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
420 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Elementary School reports 420 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingsport reports $12,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross N. Robinson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sevier Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kingsport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sullivan Heights Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ketron Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 11:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 16:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rock Springs Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsport, TN. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Kingsport, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary School?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Kingsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Kingsport, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kingsport on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsport?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Kingsport also operates Dobyns - Bennett High School (2,315 students), Ross N. Robinson Middle School (918 students), and John Sevier Middle School (818 students). See the Kingsport district page for the complete list.