- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Lake, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180435000871
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Hanover Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180435000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180435000871 · Cedar Lake, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 16.9:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Central High School (857 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.5 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
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central High School
857 students
- Red Cedars Ele
Red Cedars Elementary
666 students
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central Middle School
647 students
- Jane Ball Elem
Jane Ball Elementary School
356 students
- This school 305
Lincoln Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 305 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,685
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Lincoln Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Community School Corp reports $10,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Cedars Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Ball Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Cedar Lake
1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
13.1% 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 77.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Hanover Community School Corp also operates Hanover Central High School (857 students), Red Cedars Elementary (666 students), and Hanover Central Middle School (647 students). See the Hanover Community School Corp district page for the complete list.