- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lincoln Elem shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 200381001505 · Baxter Springs, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 15.3:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Baxter Springs High (361 students)
Lincoln Elem shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 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
- Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs High
361 students
- This school
Lincoln Elem
245 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
223 students
- Usd 508 Eacade 36
Usd 508 Eacademy
36 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 245 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Baxter Springs reports $15,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 14.
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, 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 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.
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.