- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hays, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200702001318
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Lincoln Elem shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-31.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 200702001318 · Hays, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 17.1:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays High (1,017 students)
Lincoln Elem shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-31.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 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
- Hays High
Hays High
1,017 students
- Hays Middle Sc
Hays Middle School
726 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- Kathryn O'loug 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- Woodrow Wilson 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- This school 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 274 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,400
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 274 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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Lincoln Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hays Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Larger | 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
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hays
1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 17.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
41.5% 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 69.3% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 public schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), and Roosevelt Elem (420 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.