Enrollment
452
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warsaw, Indiana, enrolling 452 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 571 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 46/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Warsaw's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary School (500 students): Lincoln Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students) and Leesburg Elementary School (567 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw Community Schools, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$10,957
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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