- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nogales, AZ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040553000453
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nogales · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nogales, AZ.
School address
District: Nogales Unified District (4457) · Arizona
NCES ID 040553000453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 040553000453 · Nogales, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 19.1:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Nogales High School (1,774 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nogales High S
Nogales High School
1,774 students
- Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows Middle School
784 students
- Wade Carpenter 547
Wade Carpenter Middle School
547 students
- Francisco Vasq 508
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
508 students
- This school 421
Lincoln Elementary School
421 students
- Mary L Welty E 381
Mary L Welty Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 421 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 Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 80% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$9,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nogales Unified District (4457) reports $9,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Shadows Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wade Carpenter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary L Welty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Nogales
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nogales, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
87.0% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Nogales, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 School rank among schools in Nogales?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nogales, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nogales on the city page.
What other schools are in Nogales Unified District (4457)?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Nogales Unified District (4457) also operates Nogales High School (1,774 students), Desert Shadows Middle School (784 students), and Wade Carpenter Middle School (547 students). See the Nogales Unified District (4457) district page for the complete list.