- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fredonia, KS
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200627001302
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fredonia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 200627001302 · Fredonia, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 9.7:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School (314 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fredonia Jr./S
Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School
314 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
242 students
- Fredonia Early 92
Fredonia Early Learning Center
92 students
- Fredonia Virtu 1
Fredonia Virtual Academy
1 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Fredonia reports $14,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredonia Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fredonia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% lower 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?
50.3% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Fredonia, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 public schools in Fredonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fredonia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fredonia?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Fredonia also operates Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School (314 students), Fredonia Early Learning Center (92 students), and Fredonia Virtual Academy (1 students). See the Fredonia district page for the complete list.