Enrollment
305
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction City, 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 200789001260
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
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 92% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-15% 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 Junction City, Kansas, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Kansas schools and 30% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 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.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Junction City's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley Elementary (400 students): Lincoln Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16:1).
Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students) and Junction City Middle School (900 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,320
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 14.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Lincoln Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geary County Schools, which includes Lincoln Elem.
$14,320
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 62.9%
Federal 27.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Junction City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Valley Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 16:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem
Standard public school
350 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem
Standard public school
255 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
83 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 17.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
36.5% 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 48.9% of enrollment, in Junction City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elem rank among schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Junction City 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 92% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Geary County Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.
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