- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160051000106
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160051000106 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14.6:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- This school 322
Lincoln Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 186% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 186% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Idaho - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% 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?
83.9% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.