Enrollment
267
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, WI
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550984002771
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Monroe, WI.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550984002771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Wisconsin, enrolling 267 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of Wisconsin schools and 31% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 267 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Northside Elementary (362 students): Abraham Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 13.9:1).
Monroe School District also operates Monroe High (686 students) and Monroe Middle (483 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$14,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Abraham Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
$14,268
Per student
-4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 37% 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?
41.5% of students at Abraham Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Elementary?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Monroe, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin 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 Monroe School District?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Monroe School District also operates Monroe High (686 students), Monroe Middle (483 students), and Northside Elementary (362 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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