- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002370
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061970002370 · Reedley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 23.3:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 303
Lincoln Elementary
303 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
Two or More 9.2%
White 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silas Bartsch
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Great Western Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
86.6% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.