- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albia, IA
Lincoln Center
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190327000018
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Albia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA.
School address
District: Albia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190327000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lincoln Center held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 190327000018 · Albia, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Albia High School (348 students)
Lincoln Center held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albia High Sch
Albia High School
348 students
- This school
Lincoln Center
320 students
- Grant Center
Grant Center
239 students
- Albia Middle S
Albia Middle School
153 students
- Kendall Center 63
Kendall Center
63 students
What this shows Lincoln Center reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Center compares
Lincoln Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,896
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Lincoln Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albia Comm School District reports $12,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kendall Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Albia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Center
How many students attend Lincoln Center?
Lincoln Center has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albia, IA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Center is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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?
34.8% of students at Lincoln Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Center?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Center is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Albia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Center?
Lincoln Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Lincoln Center rank among public schools in Albia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Center ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Albia, 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 Albia on the city page.
What other schools are in Albia Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Center, Albia Comm School District also operates Albia High School (348 students), Grant Center (239 students), and Albia Middle School (153 students). See the Albia Comm School District district page for the complete list.