- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iowa 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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191470000894
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- 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 #1 of 3 elementary schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 191470000894 · Iowa City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.9 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
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 217
Lincoln Elementary School
217 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 217 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,290
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 20.3%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Iowa City
2 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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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?
29.1% 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 54.8% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.