- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Bear Lake, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274236001791
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 274236001791 · White Bear Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 15.6:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.6 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
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 469
Lincoln Elementary
469 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 469 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$15,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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?
16.3% 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 82.3% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 elementary schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.