Enrollment
370
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438300766
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
School address
District: Cuyahoga Falls City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438300766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+40% vs state
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, enrolling 370 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 520 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 740 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cuyahoga Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gordon Dewitt Elementary School (364 students): Lincoln Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Cuyahoga Falls City also operates Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students) and Bolich Middle School (508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 67.0%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 5.9%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cuyahoga Falls City, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$13,817
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 30.6%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bolich Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roberts Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gordon Dewitt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Richardson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
44.2% 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 67.0% of enrollment, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 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 Cuyahoga Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Cuyahoga Falls City?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Cuyahoga Falls City also operates Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students), Bolich Middle School (508 students), and Roberts Middle School (372 students). See the Cuyahoga Falls City district page for the complete list.
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