Enrollment
378
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263468008162
Lincoln Elementary School — Warren, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Elementary School reports 378 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Michigan average and 80% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Van Dyke Public Schools spends $22,088 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.5% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 24.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,088
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 378 Top 54% in Michigan — larger than 46% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.0% +71% vs state
NCES ID 263468008162
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
Two or More 13.0%
White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.9%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Dyke Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$22,088
Per student
+39%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WARREN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
93.0% 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 African American at 69.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in WARREN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.