- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Elem grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 200789001260 · Junction City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 17.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City Sr High (1,713 students)
Lincoln Elem grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.4 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
- Junction City
Junction City Sr High
1,713 students
- Junction City
Junction City Middle School
900 students
- Ware Elem 623
Ware Elem
623 students
- Ltg Richard J. 615
Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary
615 students
- Fort Riley Mid 541
Fort Riley Middle School
541 students
- This school 305
Lincoln Elem
305 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 305 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,825
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
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.
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
District finance for Geary County Schools reports $14,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 16.
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, 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 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.
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.