Enrollment
195
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a small elementary school in Wadsworth, Ohio, enrolling 195 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wadsworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sharon Elementary School (627 students): Lincoln Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 19.6:1).
Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students) and Wadsworth Middle School (606 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wadsworth City, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$12,033
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 30.3%
Federal 5.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 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 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadsworth, OH.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 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.
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