Enrollment
381
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, CA
First Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for First Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214008552
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Street Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
First Street Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Street Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214008552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First Street Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at First Street Elementary
First Street Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 381 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,579 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): First Street Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 28.6:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Lincoln High (1,184 students) alongside First Street 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 First Street Elementary compares
First Street 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
White 28.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, First Street Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes First Street 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 First Street 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Street 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
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 26:1 students per teacher
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 21.8:1 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about First Street Elementary
How many students attend First Street Elementary?
First Street Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at First Street Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Street Elementary?
61.7% of students at First Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at First Street Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Street Elementary?
First Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 First Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, First Street Elementary ranks #2 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 First Street Elementary a good school?
First Street Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 First Street 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.
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