- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellington, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201284000724
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln Elem held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 201284000724 · Wellington, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 9.8:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington High School (463 students)
Lincoln Elem held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.1 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
- Wellington Hig
Wellington High School
463 students
- Wellington Mid
Wellington Middle School
349 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
277 students
- This school 137
Lincoln Elem
137 students
- Kennedy Elem 126
Kennedy Elem
126 students
- Washington Ele 86
Washington Elem
86 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 137 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$13,414
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Lincoln Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wellington reports $13,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 137 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% 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?
74.2% 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 79.6% of enrollment, in Wellington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Elem rank among elementary schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellington?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Wellington also operates Wellington High School (463 students), Wellington Middle School (349 students), and Eisenhower Elem (277 students). See the Wellington district page for the complete list.