- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180786001341
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, IN.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786001341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180786001341 · Bedford, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 17.1:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.7 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
- Bedford-North
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
528 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
518 students
- Shawswick Elem 507
Shawswick Elementary School
507 students
- This school 307
Lincoln Elementary School
307 students
- Needmore Eleme 223
Needmore Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 307 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,023
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lawrence Com Schools reports $14,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needmore Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
3 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, IN. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
58.1% 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 89.9% of enrollment, in Bedford, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), Parkview Elementary School (528 students), and Bedford Middle School (518 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.