Enrollment
356
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, AR
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050894000600
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR.
School address
District: Lincoln School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050894000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln, Arkansas, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lincoln School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (401 students) and Lincoln New Tech High School (338 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary School.
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 School compares
Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 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.
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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 3.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$11,426
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 49.1%
Federal 20.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln New Tech High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
53.1% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. 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 Lincoln School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (401 students) and Lincoln New Tech High School (338 students). See the Lincoln School District district page for the complete list.
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