- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tullahoma, TN
East Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470420001711
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lincoln Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 506
- students enrolled
East Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
East Lincoln Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 470420001711 · Tullahoma, TN Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tullahoma High School (1,072 students)
East Lincoln Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tullahoma High
Tullahoma High School
1,072 students
- This school
East Lincoln Elementary
506 students
- Robert E Lee E
Robert E Lee Elementary
484 students
- East Middle Sc 420
East Middle School
420 students
- West Middle Sc 383
West Middle School
383 students
- Bel Aire Eleme 359
Bel Aire Elementary
359 students
What this shows East Lincoln Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lincoln Elementary compares
East Lincoln Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,004
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 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 65.4%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 6.9%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, East Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Tullahoma reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Tullahoma
3 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend East Lincoln Elementary?
East Lincoln Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tullahoma, TN. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Lincoln Elementary is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lincoln Elementary?
East Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 East Lincoln Elementary rank among schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides East Lincoln Elementary, Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students), Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students), and East Middle School (420 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.