- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201326
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 316
- students enrolled
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 310002201326 · North Platte, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 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
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- This school 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- Mcdonald Eleme 247
Mcdonald Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 316 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,735
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 White at 68.7% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.