- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, IN
Csa Lincoln Campus
Federal NCES profile for Csa Lincoln Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180036002421
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Csa Lincoln Campus earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Csa Lincoln Campus has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Csa Lincoln Campus ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036002421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Csa Lincoln Campus held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180036002421 · Columbus, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 19.8:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus North High School (2,360 students)
Csa Lincoln Campus held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Csa Lincoln Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus North
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- Columbus East
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- Southside Elem 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- This school 357
Csa Lincoln Campus
357 students
What this shows Csa Lincoln Campus reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Csa Lincoln Campus compares
Csa Lincoln Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Csa Lincoln Campus is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Csa Lincoln Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus East High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Csa Lincoln Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Csa Lincoln Campus
How many students attend Csa Lincoln Campus?
Csa Lincoln Campus has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Csa Lincoln Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Csa Lincoln Campus is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Csa Lincoln Campus?
23.5% of students at Csa Lincoln Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Csa Lincoln Campus?
The largest demographic group at Csa Lincoln Campus is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Csa Lincoln Campus?
Csa Lincoln Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Csa Lincoln Campus rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Csa Lincoln Campus ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Columbus, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Csa Lincoln Campus, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Columbus East High School (1,452 students), and Northside Middle School (908 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.