- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoisington, KS
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200732001886
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hoisington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200732001886 · Hoisington, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoisington High (225 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.6 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
- Hoisington Hig
Hoisington High
225 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
193 students
- Hoisington Mid
Hoisington Middle
158 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
155 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 193 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Hoisington reports $13,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisington High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoisington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoisington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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?
53.3% 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 85.5% of enrollment, in Hoisington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Hoisington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, 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 Hoisington?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Hoisington also operates Hoisington High (225 students), Hoisington Middle (158 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (155 students). See the Hoisington district page for the complete list.