- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owatonna, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272805001225
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- 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 #3 of 4 elementary schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 272805001225 · Owatonna, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.4:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.7 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
- Owatonna Senio
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- Owatonna Middl
Owatonna Middle School
1,015 students
- Mckinley Eleme 510
Mckinley Elementary
510 students
- This school 505
Lincoln Elementary
505 students
- Washington Ele 468
Washington Elementary
468 students
- Wilson Element 454
Wilson Elementary
454 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 505 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owatonna Public School District reports $13,596 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owatonna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% 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?
29.5% 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 81.0% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Owatonna, 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 Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students), and Mckinley Elementary (510 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.