- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, CA
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carlin C. Coppin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214006894
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin C. Coppin Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214006894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 064214006894 · Lincoln, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 26:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary grew from 396 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- Glen Edwards M
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- This school 442
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
442 students
What this shows Carlin C. Coppin Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlin C. Coppin Elementary compares
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlin C. Coppin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Creekside Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Scott M. Leaman
Standard public school
513 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
First Street Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
How many students attend Carlin C. Coppin Elementary?
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, CA. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary?
37.1% of students at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlin C. Coppin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlin C. Coppin Elementary?
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlin C. Coppin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin C. Coppin Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Carlin C. Coppin Elementary, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.