- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mandan, ND
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ft Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381182000081
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft Lincoln Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Mandan · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mandan, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-170 students YoY
Ft Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-26.7%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-170 students YoY 381182000081 · Mandan, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 17.5:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandan High School (1,175 students)
Ft Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-26.7%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ft Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandan High Sc
Mandan High School
1,175 students
- Mandan Middle
Mandan Middle School
1,003 students
- This school 455
Ft Lincoln Elementary School
455 students
- Red Trail Elem 438
Red Trail Elementary School
438 students
- Lewis and Clar 379
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 284
Roosevelt Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Ft Lincoln Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft Lincoln Elementary School compares
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Ft Lincoln Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Mandan 1 reports $14,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ft Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Mandan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ft Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mandan, ND. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 170.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft Lincoln Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
15.4% of students at Ft Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ft Lincoln Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Mandan, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft Lincoln Elementary School?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Ft Lincoln Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mandan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mandan, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mandan on the city page.
What other schools are in Mandan 1?
Besides Ft Lincoln Elementary School, Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students), Mandan Middle School (1,003 students), and Red Trail Elementary School (438 students). See the Mandan 1 district page for the complete list.