- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boone, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190513000161
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boone, IA.
School address
District: Boone Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190513000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
128 on latest CCD 190513000161 · Boone, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone High School (704 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Boone. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boone High Sch
Boone High School
704 students
- Boone Middle S
Boone Middle School
586 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
329 students
- Page Elementar 198
Page Elementary School
198 students
- This school 128
Lincoln Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School vs Iowa and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Boone Comm School District reports $12,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary 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
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Boone
2 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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boone, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% 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?
39.8% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Boone, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students), Boone Middle School (586 students), and Franklin Elementary School (329 students). See the Boone Comm School District district page for the complete list.