- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsburg, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061980002380Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Kingsburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Kingsburg, CA.
School address
District: Kingsburg Elementary Charter · California
NCES ID 061980002380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061980002380 · Kingsburg, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
442 enr · 26:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 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
- Ronald W. Reag
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
619 students
- Rafer Johnson
Rafer Johnson Junior High
447 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
442 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
285 students
- Roosevelt Elem 186
Roosevelt Elementary
186 students
- Central Valley 119
Central Valley Home
119 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 24.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald W. Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rafer Johnson Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Kings River Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Clay Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Home
Standard public school
119 students 23.8:1 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsburg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
58.9% 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 65.8% of enrollment, in Kingsburg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Kingsburg, 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 Kingsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsburg Elementary Charter?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Kingsburg Elementary Charter also operates Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students), Rafer Johnson Junior High (447 students), and Washington Elementary (285 students). See the Kingsburg Elementary Charter district page for the complete list.