- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsburg, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180102002626
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102002626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 180102002626 · Brownsburg, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 13.8:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- Cardinal Eleme 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- Brown Elementa 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- This school 540
Lincoln Elementary School
540 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 540 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
African American 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Brownsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cardinal Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Delaware Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Lick Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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?
30.9% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brownsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.