Enrollment
236
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Madison, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191185000736
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fort Madison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- 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 #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, IA.
School address
District: Fort Madison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191185000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fort Madison, Iowa, enrolling 236 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 54.2% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fort Madison's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fort Madison Middle School (695 students): Lincoln Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 13.9:1).
Fort Madison Comm School District also operates Fort Madison High School (852 students) and Fort Madison Middle School (695 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$13,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Madison Comm School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$13,473
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 52.3%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson Elementary School | Larger | 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
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Madison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Madison, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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?
54.2% 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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Fort Madison Comm School District also operates Fort Madison High School (852 students), Fort Madison Middle School (695 students), and Richardson Elementary School (311 students). See the Fort Madison Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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