- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gettysburg, PA
Lincoln El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421071000452
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA.
School address
District: Gettysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421071000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lincoln El Sch grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 421071000452 · Gettysburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 14:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students)
Lincoln El Sch grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lincoln El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Hs
1,069 students
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Ms
646 students
- This school 393
Lincoln El Sch
393 students
- Franklin Twp E 340
Franklin Twp El Sch
340 students
- James Gettys E 334
James Gettys El Sch
334 students
What this shows Lincoln El Sch reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln El Sch compares
Lincoln El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Lincoln El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gettysburg Area Sd reports $20,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gettysburg Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Gettys El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Gettysburg
3 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln El Sch
How many students attend Lincoln El Sch?
Lincoln El Sch has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gettysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln El Sch?
44.6% of students at Lincoln El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln El Sch is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln El Sch?
Lincoln El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gettysburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Gettysburg Area Sd?
Besides Lincoln El Sch, Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students), Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students), and Franklin Twp El Sch (340 students). See the Gettysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.