- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpena, MI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260273003987
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Alpena · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, MI.
School address
District: Alpena Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260273003987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260273003987 · Alpena, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 16.2:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpena High School (1,091 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpena High Sc
Alpena High School
1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Ju
Thunder Bay Junior High School
796 students
- Besser Element
Besser Elementary School
470 students
- Ella M White E
Ella M White Elementary
440 students
- Wilson Element 220
Wilson Elementary
220 students
- This school 146
Lincoln Elementary
146 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$13,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alpena Public Schools reports $13,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Bay Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Besser Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella M White Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | 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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 146 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpena, MI. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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?
86.9% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Alpena, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Alpena?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alpena on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students), Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students), and Besser Elementary School (470 students). See the Alpena Public Schools district page for the complete list.