- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, IA
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Federal NCES profile for K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190894000831
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA.
School address
District: Denver Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190894000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 190894000831 · Denver, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.9:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Denver Senior High School (278 students)
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
431 students
- Denver Senior
Denver Senior High School
278 students
- Denver Middle
Denver Middle School
238 students
- Denver Early E 60
Denver Early Elementary School
60 students
What this shows K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building compares
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denver Comm School District reports $10,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denver Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denver Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
How many students attend K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building?
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, IA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building?
The student-teacher ratio at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building?
10.9% of students at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building?
The largest demographic group at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Denver, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building?
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Denver Comm School District?
Besides K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building, Denver Comm School District also operates Denver Senior High School (278 students), Denver Middle School (238 students), and Denver Early Elementary School (60 students). See the Denver Comm School District district page for the complete list.