- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Faribault, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271176000562
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Faribault Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271176000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 271176000562 · Faribault, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 10.3:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Faribault Senior High (956 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.3 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
- Faribault Seni
Faribault Senior High
956 students
- Faribault Midd
Faribault Middle
594 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
391 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary
389 students
- Faribault Area 118
Faribault Area Learning Center
118 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 391 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 31.2%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Faribault Public School District reports $17,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faribault Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faribault Area Learning Center | Smaller | 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Faribault, MN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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?
72.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Faribault, 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 Faribault on the city page.
What other schools are in Faribault Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Faribault Public School District also operates Faribault Senior High (956 students), Faribault Middle (594 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students). See the Faribault Public School District district page for the complete list.