Enrollment
554
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk River, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271137001635
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- 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 #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-17% 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 elementary school in Elk River, Minnesota, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1108 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students) and Elk River Senior High (1,562 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
49
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk River Public School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$12,659
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | 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
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary 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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk River, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
35.4% 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 63.2% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Elk River, 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 Elk River on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Lincoln Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Elk River Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.
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