- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Bend, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200666001029
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.3%
- 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 #2 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lincoln Elem grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 200666001029 · Great Bend, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 15.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend High School (923 students)
Lincoln Elem grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.1 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
- Great Bend Hig
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- Eisenhower Ele 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- Park Elem 304
Park Elem
304 students
- Jefferson Elem 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- This school 275
Lincoln Elem
275 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem compares
Lincoln Elem is a growing 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 | 49.3% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.5%
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
$15,609
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Lincoln Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Bend Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Similar size | 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Great Bend
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
343 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Park Elem
Standard public school
304 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
297 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Riley Elem
Standard public school
296 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), up 18.
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?
49.3% 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 76.0% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students), Great Bend Middle School (438 students), and Eisenhower Elem (343 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.