Enrollment
70
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vallejo, 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 064074006731
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
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, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 16
- elementary schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 77.1%
- 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 #1 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074006731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Vallejo, California, enrolling 70 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of California schools, with 70 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Among Vallejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caliber: Changemakers Academy (975 students): Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 23.2:1).
Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students) and Vallejo High (1,146 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 77.1% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 92% | - | - |
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.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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.
Funding equity
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 36.2%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallejo City Unified, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$15,749
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallejo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Vallejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Standard public school
975 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 26:1 students per teacher
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Cave Language Academy
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Cove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 70 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vallejo, CA.
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?
77.1% 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 43.5% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Lincoln Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Vallejo High (1,146 students), and Hogan Middle (785 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.
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