- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Demotte, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180792001360
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 244
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Newton School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180792001360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180792001360 · Demotte, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Newton Jr-Sr High School (486 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.8 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
- North Newton J
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
486 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
244 students
- Lake Village E 158
Lake Village Elementary School
158 students
- Morocco Elemen 116
Morocco Elementary School
116 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 244 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,917
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for North Newton School Corp reports $12,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Newton Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Village Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morocco 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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Demotte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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?
55.2% 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 82.0% of enrollment, in Demotte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Newton School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, North Newton School Corp also operates North Newton Jr-Sr High School (486 students), Lake Village Elementary School (158 students), and Morocco Elementary School (116 students). See the North Newton School Corp district page for the complete list.