- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charles City, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190708000323
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Charles City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Charles City, IA.
School address
District: Charles City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190708000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+115 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+62.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+115 students YoY 190708000323 · Charles City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 23.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles City High School (472 students)
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+62.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 18.9 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
- Charles City H
Charles City High School
472 students
- Charles City M
Charles City Ms
386 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 57% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles City Comm School District reports $14,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles City Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Charles City
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charles City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 57% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
54.9% 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 72.9% of enrollment, in Charles City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Charles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Charles City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charles City Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Charles City Comm School District also operates Charles City High School (472 students), Charles City Ms (386 students), and Washington Elementary School (206 students). See the Charles City Comm School District district page for the complete list.