Enrollment
357
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Lincoln Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Centralia, Washington, enrolling 357 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.8:1, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is leaner than roughly 85% of Washington schools and 27% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.1% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Centralia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fords Prairie Elementary (443 students): Jefferson Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Centralia School District also operates Centralia High School (941 students) and Centralia Middle School (479 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson Lincoln Elementary compares
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centralia School District, which includes Jefferson Lincoln Elementary.
$15,778
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jefferson Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington 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 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.
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