- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 050894000600 · Lincoln, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 16.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (401 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
401 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln New Te
Lincoln New Tech High School
338 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,694
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln School District reports $13,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~356 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.