- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Cloud, MN
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273351001486
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-25.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 273351001486 · Saint Cloud, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 11.7:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-25.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.4 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
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- This school 328
Lincoln Elementary
328 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 328 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 105% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
White 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | 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
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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?
87.6% 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 African American at 54.9% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.