- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Exeter, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142301501
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- 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 #4 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA.
School address
District: Exeter Unified · California
NCES ID 060142301501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060142301501 · Exeter, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 21.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Union High (909 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 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
- Exeter Union H
Exeter Union High
909 students
- Rocky Hill Ele
Rocky Hill Elementary
554 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
523 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
522 students
- Exeter Indepen 47
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
47 students
- Kaweah High 29
Kaweah High
29 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 522 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$16,614
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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Exeter Unified reports $16,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaweah High | Smaller | 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Exeter
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Exeter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
65.6% 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 74.3% of enrollment, in Exeter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 public schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Exeter on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Unified?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Exeter Unified also operates Exeter Union High (909 students), Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students), and Wilson Middle (523 students). See the Exeter Unified district page for the complete list.