- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delta, CO
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080333000301
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 080333000301 · Delta, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- Vision Charter
Vision Charter Academy
311 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 371 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 Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Colorado - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$13,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vision Charter Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 44.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% 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?
49.8% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Delta, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 elementary schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Delta, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Delta on the city page.
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.