- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindsay, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062187009389
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Lindsay · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, CA.
School address
District: Lindsay Unified · California
NCES ID 062187009389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 062187009389 · Lindsay, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 17.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 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
- Lindsay Senior
Lindsay Senior High
1,132 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
730 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Reagan Element 426
Reagan Elementary
426 students
- Kennedy Elemen 376
Kennedy Elementary
376 students
- This school 333
Lincoln Elementary
333 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 333 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lindsay Unified reports $21,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Lindsay
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 19.7:1 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindsay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Elementary?
81.9% 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 94.9% of enrollment, in Lindsay, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Lindsay?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindsay Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students), Washington Elementary (730 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students). See the Lindsay Unified district page for the complete list.