- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191185000736 · Fort Madison, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Madison High School (852 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 14.3 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
- Fort Madison H
Fort Madison High School
852 students
- Fort Madison M
Fort Madison Middle School
695 students
- Richardson Ele 311
Richardson Elementary School
311 students
- This school 236
Lincoln Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 236 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Madison Comm School District reports $13,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, 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 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.
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.