- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adrian, MI
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260195003932
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Adrian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260195003932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 260195003932 · Adrian, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrian High School (804 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrian High Sc
Adrian High School
804 students
- Springbrook Mi
Springbrook Middle School
612 students
- Alexander Elem
Alexander Elementary School
468 students
- This school 280
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- Michener Eleme 266
Michener Elementary School
266 students
- Prairie Elemen 187
Prairie Elementary School
187 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 280 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.7%
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
$15,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Adrian Public Schools reports $15,656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michener Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Adrian
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adrian, MI. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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?
56.4% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adrian on the city page.
What other schools are in Adrian Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students), Springbrook Middle School (612 students), and Alexander Elementary School (468 students). See the Adrian Public Schools district page for the complete list.