- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cardington, OH
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390487903406
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cardington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cardington, OH.
School address
District: Cardington-Lincoln Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390487903406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390487903406 · Cardington, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 18.7:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cardington-Lincoln Middle School (283 students)
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
392 students
- Cardington-Lin
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
283 students
- Cardington-Lin
Cardington-Lincoln High School
245 students
What this shows Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School compares
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cardington-Lincoln Local reports $15,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardington-Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardington-Lincoln High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Cardington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cardington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Cardington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School?
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School rank among public schools in Cardington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cardington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cardington-Lincoln Local?
Besides Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School, Cardington-Lincoln Local also operates Cardington-Lincoln Middle School (283 students) and Cardington-Lincoln High School (245 students). See the Cardington-Lincoln Local district page for the complete list.