- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centralia, WA
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530114000209
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Centralia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Centralia, WA.
School address
District: Centralia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530114000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530114000209 · Centralia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 12.8:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Centralia High School (941 students)
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centralia High
Centralia High School
941 students
- Centralia Midd
Centralia Middle School
479 students
- Fords Prairie
Fords Prairie Elementary
443 students
- This school 357
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
357 students
- Oakview Elemen 317
Oakview Elementary School
317 students
- Edison Element 313
Edison Elementary
313 students
What this shows Jefferson Lincoln Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Lincoln Elementary compares
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 44.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centralia School District reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centralia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fords Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Centralia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fords Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
294 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Lincoln Elementary?
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centralia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary?
80.1% of students at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Centralia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Lincoln Elementary?
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Jefferson Lincoln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Centralia?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Centralia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Centralia on the city page.
What other schools are in Centralia School District?
Besides Jefferson Lincoln Elementary, Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students), Centralia Middle School (479 students), and Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students). See the Centralia School District district page for the complete list.