- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincolnton, GA
Lincoln County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130333001308
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincolnton, GA.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Georgia
NCES ID 130333001308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lincoln County Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130333001308 · Lincolnton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (376 students)
Lincoln County Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln County Elementary School
602 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
376 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Middle School
283 students
What this shows Lincoln County Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln County Elementary School compares
Lincoln County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
African American 25.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Lincoln County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln County Elementary School?
Lincoln County Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincolnton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln County Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Lincoln County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County Elementary School?
Lincoln County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Lincoln County Elementary School rank among public schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lincolnton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln County Elementary School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (376 students) and Lincoln County Middle School (283 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.