- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlingame, CA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060648000583
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: Burlingame Elementary · California
NCES ID 060648000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 060648000583 · Burlingame, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 24.4:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 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
- Burlingame Int
Burlingame Intermediate
1,115 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
541 students
- This school 415
Lincoln Elementary
415 students
- Washington Ele 410
Washington Elementary
410 students
- Franklin Eleme 357
Franklin Elementary
357 students
- Roosevelt Elem 311
Roosevelt Elementary
311 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 415 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,474
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Asian 36.1%
Two or More 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Burlingame Elementary reports $15,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlingame
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 20.6:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlingame, CA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
8.2% 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 White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, 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 Burlingame on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlingame Elementary?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Burlingame Elementary also operates Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students), Mckinley Elementary (541 students), and Washington Elementary (410 students). See the Burlingame Elementary district page for the complete list.