- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601021
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 328
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 310001601021 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 328
Lincoln Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 328 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.1%
White 7.9%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 35% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.1% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.