Enrollment
602
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln County Elementary School
Lincoln County Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincolnton, Georgia, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 602 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (376 students) and Lincoln County Middle School (283 students) alongside Lincoln County Elementary School.
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 Lincoln County Elementary School compares
Lincoln County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln County Elementary School.
$14,729
Per student
+6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 42.0%
Federal 19.5%
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 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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
Is Lincoln County Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln County Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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