- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pella, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192247001348
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pella · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pella, IA.
School address
District: Pella Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192247001348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 192247001348 · Pella, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Pella High School (801 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.8 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
- Pella High Sch
Pella High School
801 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate
494 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
401 students
- Pella Middle S
Pella Middle School
375 students
- This school 254
Lincoln Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 254 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,217
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pella Comm School District reports $12,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pella Middle 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Pella
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pella, IA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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?
10.9% 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 83.1% of enrollment, in Pella, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Pella?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pella, 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 Pella on the city page.
What other schools are in Pella Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Pella Comm School District also operates Pella High School (801 students), Jefferson Intermediate (494 students), and Madison Elementary School (401 students). See the Pella Comm School District district page for the complete list.