- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200363000916
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
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 near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Lincoln Elem shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 200363000916 · Augusta, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Sr High (594 students)
Lincoln Elem shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 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
- Augusta Sr Hig
Augusta Sr High
594 students
- Augusta Middle
Augusta Middle School
445 students
- Ewalt Elementa
Ewalt Elementary
310 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem
300 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
256 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem compares
Lincoln Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,006
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Lincoln Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Augusta reports $11,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Augusta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ewalt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
2 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, KS. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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?
46.7% 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 80.3% of enrollment, in Augusta, 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 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 Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Augusta, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students), Augusta Middle School (445 students), and Ewalt Elementary (310 students). See the Augusta district page for the complete list.