- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcpherson, KS
Lincoln Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200939000993
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lincoln Elem held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200939000993 · Mcpherson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10.5:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson High (658 students)
Lincoln Elem held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.2 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
- Mcpherson High
Mcpherson High
658 students
- Mcpherson Midd
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- Washington Ele 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- Eisenhower Ele 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- This school 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem compares
Lincoln Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Lincoln Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem is 10.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem?
37.5% 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 67.0% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem ranks #3 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Lincoln Elem, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students), Mcpherson Middle School (474 students), and Roosevelt Elem (269 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.