- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dinuba, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006501239
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006501239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 060006501239 · Dinuba, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 25.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinuba High (2,115 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 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
- Dinuba High
Dinuba High
2,115 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
916 students
- Roosevelt Elem 604
Roosevelt Elementary
604 students
- This school 563
Lincoln Elementary
563 students
- Wilson Element 545
Wilson Elementary
545 students
- Jefferson Elem 507
Jefferson Elementary
507 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 563 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$16,098
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinuba Unified reports $16,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Dinuba
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Monson-Sultana Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 21:1 students per teacher
Grand View Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dinuba, CA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
65.9% 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 92.5% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, 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 Dinuba on the city page.
What other schools are in Dinuba Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Washington Intermediate (916 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.