- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spencer, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192691002182
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA.
School address
District: Spencer Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192691002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 192691002182 · Spencer, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.8:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer High School (688 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. 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
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
688 students
- Spencer Middle
Spencer Middle School
514 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
442 students
- Fairview Park 249
Fairview Park Elementary
249 students
- Johnson Elemen 201
Johnson Elementary
201 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Iowa - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,460
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Spencer Comm School District reports $12,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Smaller | 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Spencer
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spencer, IA. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% 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?
43.5% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Spencer, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spencer on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Spencer Comm School District also operates Spencer High School (688 students), Spencer Middle School (514 students), and Fairview Park Elementary (249 students). See the Spencer Comm School District district page for the complete list.