Enrollment
173
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beatrice, NE
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310360000062
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Beatrice · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE.
School address
District: Beatrice Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310360000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beatrice, Nebraska, enrolling 173 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 49.7% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 173 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #76, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beatrice Public Schools spends $12,596 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students) and Beatrice Middle School (466 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 61% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beatrice Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$12,596
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 33.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paddock Lane School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoddard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Community Preschool | Similar size | 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~173 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 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beatrice, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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?
49.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary School rank among schools in Beatrice?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Beatrice, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beatrice on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Beatrice Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Beatrice Public Schools also operates Beatrice High School (627 students), Beatrice Middle School (466 students), and Paddock Lane School (409 students). See the Beatrice Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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