- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottstown, PA
Lincoln El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421968003341
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln El Sch earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El Sch ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lincoln El Sch held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421968003341 · Pottstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Ms (918 students)
Lincoln El Sch held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 22.8 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
- Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- Rupert El Sch
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- Franklin El Sc 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- This school 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- Barth El Sch 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Lincoln El Sch reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln El Sch compares
Lincoln El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$19,855
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Lincoln El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pottstown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rupert El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pottstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln El Sch
How many students attend Lincoln El Sch?
Lincoln El Sch has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln El Sch?
100.0% 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 37.0% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln El Sch?
Lincoln El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 El Sch rank among schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El Sch ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottstown Sd?
Besides Lincoln El Sch, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students), Pottstown Shs (911 students), and Rupert El Sch (379 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.