- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001016
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 180558001016 · Laporte, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+25.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.3 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
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- This school 353
Lincoln Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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?
64.0% 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 66.0% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.