- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott, AZ
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040673000566
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040673000566 · Prescott, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 10.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Prescott High School (1,497 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 19.3 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
- Prescott High
Prescott High School
1,497 students
- Granite Mounta 512
Granite Mountain Middle School
512 students
- Prescott Mile 482
Prescott Mile High Middle School
482 students
- Abia Judd Elem 471
Abia Judd Elementary School
471 students
- Taylor Hicks S 370
Taylor Hicks School
370 students
- This school 275
Lincoln Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 275 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$10,182
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Lincoln Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prescott Unified District (4466) reports $10,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 32% 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 School?
41.7% 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 White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prescott on the city page.
What other schools are in Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students), and Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.