Enrollment
472
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln El
Lincoln El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montgomery, Texas, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 899 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #578.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Montgomery Isd spends $10,085 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students) and Montgomery H S (1,523 students) alongside Lincoln El.
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 compares
Lincoln El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Isd, which includes Lincoln El.
$10,085
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln El a good school?
Lincoln El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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