Enrollment
506
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lincoln Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lincoln Elementary
East Lincoln Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tullahoma, Tennessee, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tullahoma's public schools, it stands alongside Jack T Farrar Elementary (337 students): East Lincoln Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14:1).
Tullahoma also operates Tullahoma High School (1,072 students) and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students) alongside East Lincoln 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 East Lincoln Elementary compares
East Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,873
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tullahoma, which includes East Lincoln Elementary.
$11,873
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Lincoln Elementary a good school?
East Lincoln Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Tennessee 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 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.
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