- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, TX
Lincoln El
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483126007999
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126007999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lincoln El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 483126007999 · Montgomery, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.3:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Creek H S (1,692 students)
Lincoln El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Creek H S
Lake Creek H S
1,692 students
- Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S
1,523 students
- Oak Hills J H
Oak Hills J H
1,311 students
- Montgomery J H
Montgomery J H
1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch
Madeley Ranch El
714 students
- This school 472
Lincoln El
472 students
What this shows Lincoln El reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln El compares
Lincoln El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Lincoln El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery Isd reports $10,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln El
How many students attend Lincoln El?
Lincoln El has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln El?
38.0% of students at Lincoln El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln El?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln El is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln El?
Lincoln El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln El ranks #3 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Isd?
Besides Lincoln El, Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students), Montgomery H S (1,523 students), and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.