- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warsaw, IN
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181242001994
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- 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 #1 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, IN.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242001994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 181242001994 · Warsaw, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.6:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.4 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
- Warsaw Communi
Warsaw Community High School
2,077 students
- Leesburg Eleme 567
Leesburg Elementary School
567 students
- Lakeview Middl 545
Lakeview Middle School
545 students
- Washington Ele 500
Washington Elementary School
500 students
- Jefferson Elem 481
Jefferson Elementary School
481 students
- This school 452
Lincoln Elementary School
452 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 452 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,365
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warsaw Community Schools reports $12,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Warsaw
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warsaw, IN. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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?
47.9% 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 69.7% of enrollment, in Warsaw, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Lakeview Middle School (545 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.