Enrollment
431
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Denver, Iowa, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Denver Comm School District also operates Denver Senior High School (278 students) and Denver Middle School (238 students) alongside K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building.
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 K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building compares
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denver Comm School District, which includes K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building.
$10,638
Per student
-17%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 54.2%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Denver on the city page.
Is K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building a good school?
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. 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 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.
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