- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Falls, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271824000960
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- 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 #4 of 5 schools in Little Falls, MN.
School address
District: Little Falls Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271824000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 271824000960 · Little Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 14.5:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls Senior High (747 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.9 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
- Little Falls S
Little Falls Senior High
747 students
- Community Midd
Community Middle
496 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
477 students
- Lindbergh Elem
Lindbergh Elementary
473 students
- Knight Element 119
Knight Elementary
119 students
- Little Falls C 112
Little Falls Continuing Education
112 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,236
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Little Falls Community Schools reports $14,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knight Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Continuing Education | Smaller | Higher 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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?
44.1% 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 92.0% of enrollment, in Little Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Little Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Falls Community Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Little Falls Community Schools also operates Little Falls Senior High (747 students), Community Middle (496 students), and Lindbergh Elementary (473 students). See the Little Falls Community Schools district page for the complete list.