- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001500461
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lincoln Elem held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200001500461 · Ottawa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 10.6:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottawa Sr High (681 students)
Lincoln Elem held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa Sr High
681 students
- Ottawa Middle
Ottawa Middle School
456 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
368 students
- Sunflower Elem
Sunflower Elementary School
333 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem
298 students
- Ottawa Virtual 14
Ottawa Virtual School
14 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem compares
Lincoln Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 49% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Kansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Lincoln Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa reports $13,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunflower Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ottawa Sr High
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elem
Standard public school
368 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Virtual School
Standard public school
14 students
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
63.6% of students at Lincoln Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Ottawa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elem rank among schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ottawa, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Ottawa also operates Ottawa Sr High (681 students), Ottawa Middle School (456 students), and Garfield Elem (368 students). See the Ottawa district page for the complete list.