- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MO
Lincoln Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293045002856
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elem. earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem. ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lincoln Elem. held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 293045002856 · Troy, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 13:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students)
Lincoln Elem. held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.6 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
- Troy Buchanan
Troy Buchanan High
2,148 students
- Troy South Mid 760
Troy South Middle School
760 students
- Troy Middle 732
Troy Middle
732 students
- Cuivre Park El 578
Cuivre Park Elementary
578 students
- Wm. R. Cappel 434
Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
434 students
- This school 391
Lincoln Elem.
391 students
What this shows Lincoln Elem. reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elem. compares
Lincoln Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$11,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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 90.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Lincoln Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy R-Iii reports $11,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuivre Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm. R. Cappel Elem. | Similar size | Similar 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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elem.
How many students attend Lincoln Elem.?
Lincoln Elem. has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MO. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elem. is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elem.?
22.7% 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 90.0% of enrollment, in Troy, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elem.?
Lincoln Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elem. ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy R-Iii?
Besides Lincoln Elem., Troy R-Iii also operates Troy Buchanan High (2,148 students), Troy South Middle School (760 students), and Troy Middle (732 students). See the Troy R-Iii district page for the complete list.