- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gering, NE
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310009801001
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Gering · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gering, NE.
School address
District: Gering Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310009801001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+23.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 310009801001 · Gering, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 16.8:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gering High School (546 students)
Lincoln Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+23.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 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
- Gering High Sc
Gering High School
546 students
- Gering Junior
Gering Junior High School
408 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary School
319 students
- Geil Elementar
Geil Elementary School
305 students
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
299 students
- Gering Early C 99
Gering Early Childhood Program
99 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,616
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gering Public Schools reports $11,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gering Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geil Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gering Early Childhood Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 49.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gering, NE. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Gering, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Gering?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gering, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gering on the city page.
What other schools are in Gering Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Gering Public Schools also operates Gering High School (546 students), Gering Junior High School (408 students), and Geil Elementary School (305 students). See the Gering Public Schools district page for the complete list.