- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glencoe, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012800632
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glencoe, MN.
School address
District: Glencoe-Silver Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012800632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 270012800632 · Glencoe, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 11.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (468 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glencoe-Silver
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
468 students
- Lakeside Eleme
Lakeside Elementary
408 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
290 students
- Gsl Junior Hig
Gsl Junior High School
224 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Lincoln Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Glencoe-Silver Lake School District reports $13,946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gsl Junior High School | 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 44.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glencoe, MN. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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?
37.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Glencoe, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glencoe, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Glencoe-Silver Lake School District also operates Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (468 students), Lakeside Elementary (408 students), and Gsl Junior High School (224 students). See the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District district page for the complete list.