Enrollment
290
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glencoe, Minnesota, enrolling 290 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Glencoe-Silver Lake School District also operates Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (468 students) and Lakeside Elementary (408 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glencoe-Silver Lake School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$13,696
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 62.1%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 44.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glencoe on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Lincoln Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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