- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263468008162
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468008162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 263468008162 · Warren, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14.5:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (489 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 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
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
489 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- Marjorie Carls
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 378 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Standard public school
181 students 12.1:1 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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?
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% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students), Lincoln Middle School (408 students), and Marjorie Carlson Elementary School (360 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.