- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Saint Paul, MN
Lincoln Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273327001453
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Center Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in South Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Center Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Center Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in South Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: South St. Paul Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 273327001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lincoln Center Elementary held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 273327001453 · South Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 13.7:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: South St. Paul High School (866 students)
Lincoln Center Elementary held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul High School
866 students
- This school
Lincoln Center Elementary
670 students
- Kaposia Educat
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
620 students
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul Middle School
535 students
- S St. Paul Com 99
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
99 students
- Early Childhoo 68
Early Childhood Special Ed Program
68 students
What this shows Lincoln Center Elementary reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Center Elementary compares
Lincoln Center Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Lincoln Center Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South St. Paul Public School Dist reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaposia Education Center Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South St. Paul Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Ed Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Center Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Center Elementary?
Lincoln Center Elementary has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Lincoln Center Elementary?
45.9% of students at Lincoln Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Center Elementary is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in South Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Center Elementary?
Lincoln Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Lincoln Center Elementary rank among schools in South Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Center Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in South Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
Besides Lincoln Center Elementary, South St. Paul Public School Dist also operates South St. Paul High School (866 students), Kaposia Education Center Elementary (620 students), and South St. Paul Middle School (535 students). See the South St. Paul Public School Dist district page for the complete list.