Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlin C. Coppin Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 26:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Western Placer Unified spends $12,666 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lincoln's elementary schools, it stands alongside Twelve Bridges Elementary (744 students): Carlin C. Coppin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26:1 vs 28.6:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Lincoln High (1,184 students) alongside Carlin C. Coppin 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 Carlin C. Coppin Elementary compares
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes Carlin C. Coppin Elementary.
$12,666
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Carlin C. Coppin Elementary's federal record.
- Compare Carlin C. Coppin Elementary against another school. Compare schools
- Western Placer Unified's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carlin C. Coppin Elementary a good school?
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.