- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gahanna, OH
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469602719
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390469602719 · Gahanna, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 26.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- This school 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- Gahanna East M 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- Gahanna West M 608
Gahanna West Middle School
608 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 730 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 43% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahanna West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Gahanna
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Royal Manor Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chapelfield Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 730 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 26.1:1, which is 43% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 elementary schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gahanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students), Blacklick Elementary School (692 students), and Gahanna East Middle School (660 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.