Enrollment
245
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter Springs, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200381001505
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Baxter Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Baxter Springs, KS.
School address
District: Baxter Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200381001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+33% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baxter Springs, Kansas, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 245 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Baxter Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Baxter Springs High (361 students): Lincoln Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Baxter Springs also operates Baxter Springs High (361 students) and Central Elem (223 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 33% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Lincoln Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baxter Springs, which includes Lincoln Elem.
$13,965
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Usd 508 Eacademy | 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Baxter Springs
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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
56.7% 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 69.8% of enrollment, in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Baxter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Baxter Springs, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baxter Springs on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elem a good school?
Lincoln Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas 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 Baxter Springs?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Baxter Springs also operates Baxter Springs High (361 students), Central Elem (223 students), and Usd 508 Eacademy (36 students). See the Baxter Springs district page for the complete list.
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