- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadsworth, OH
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002901894
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 22
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 near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002901894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 391002901894 · Wadsworth, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 16.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadsworth High School (1,540 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.8 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
- Wadsworth High
Wadsworth High School
1,540 students
- Wadsworth Midd 606
Wadsworth Middle School
606 students
- Central Interm 606
Central Intermediate School
606 students
- Overlook Eleme 390
Overlook Elementary School
390 students
- Isham Memorial 342
Isham Memorial Elementary School
342 students
- This school 195
Lincoln Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 195 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,131
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Lincoln Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadsworth City reports $13,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadsworth Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Overlook Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadsworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sharon Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 20.4:1 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher 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?
30.3% 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 91.3% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
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 elementary schools in Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadsworth City?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students), Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), and Central Intermediate School (606 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.