- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Twin Falls, ID
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160324000550
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 160324000550 · Twin Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.1:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 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
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 327
Lincoln Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 327 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 126% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Idaho - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,657
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 42.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 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?
66.1% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.