- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004083
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- 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 #2 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 062706004083 · Newark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 20.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 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
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- This school 286
Lincoln Elementary
286 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 286 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
Asian 27.3%
Two or More 11.5%
White 9.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Larger | 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Coyote Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Primary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
August Schilling Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
289 students 26.3:1 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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?
33.5% 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 48.3% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.