Enrollment
361
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zeeland, MI
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263666007291
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666007291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Michigan average.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Zeeland's public schools, it stands alongside Adams Elementary School (343 students): Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students) and Zeeland East High School (935 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$13,560
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 5.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Zeeland
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 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 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zeeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% 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?
20.3% 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 72.3% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zeeland on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. 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 Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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