- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Charles, MO
Lincoln Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892001843
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem. earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem. has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem. ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lincoln Elem. shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292892001843 · St Charles, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 8.4:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Lincoln Elem. shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- This school 160
Lincoln Elem.
160 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem. reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem. compares
Lincoln Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Lincoln Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem.?
Lincoln Elem. has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem. is 8.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 46% 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.?
29.6% of students at Lincoln Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elem. is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem.?
Lincoln Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 elementary schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem. ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Lincoln Elem., St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and Hardin Middle (676 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.