Enrollment
455
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ft Lincoln Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ft Lincoln Elementary School
Ft Lincoln Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Mandan, North Dakota, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 94% of North Dakota schools and 48% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mandan 1 spends $13,128 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mandan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sweet Briar School (28 students): Ft Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 14:1).
Mandan 1 also operates Mandan High School (1,175 students) and Mandan Middle School (1,003 students) alongside Ft Lincoln Elementary School.
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 Ft Lincoln Elementary School compares
Ft Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mandan 1, which includes Ft Lincoln Elementary School.
$13,128
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ft Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Ft Lincoln Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Dakota 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 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.
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