- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393012359
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #8 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393012359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 063393012359 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 25.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
Lincoln Elementary grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 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
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- Mission Park E
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- Los Padres Ele
Los Padres Elementary
620 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$20,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 90.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission Park Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Padres Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
36.3% 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 90.7% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #8 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Natividad Elementary (705 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.