- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029001669
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #9 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 181029001669 · South Bend, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 467 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.4 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
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 383
Lincoln Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 383 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.5%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
White 19.1%
Two or More 15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in South Bend
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Clay International Academy
Standard public school
496 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
489 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marquette Montessori Academy
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Marshall Traditional School
Standard public school
400 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Swanson Traditional School
Standard public school
399 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 12:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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?
85.0% 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 African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.