Enrollment
300
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Kansas, enrolling 300 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #264, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Augusta spends $11,077 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Ewalt Elementary (310 students): Lincoln Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 17.2:1).
Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students) and Augusta Middle School (445 students) alongside Lincoln Elem.
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 Elem compares
Lincoln Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta, which includes Lincoln Elem.
$11,077
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 73.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Elem a good school?
Lincoln Elem earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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