Enrollment
393
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln El Sch
Lincoln El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 584 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #315.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gettysburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside James Gettys El Sch (334 students): Lincoln El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.8:1).
Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students) and Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students) alongside Lincoln El Sch.
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 El Sch compares
Lincoln El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gettysburg Area Sd, which includes Lincoln El Sch.
$19,451
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 26.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln El Sch a good school?
Lincoln El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania 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 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.
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