Enrollment
412
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470258000655
Lincoln Elementary School — Jackson, TN
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Elementary School reports 412 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 66% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 63% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 412 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madison County spends $11,117 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.1% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 66% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
— 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 412 Top 42% in Tennessee — larger than 58% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 25.9:1 +66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470258000655
Student demographics
African American 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.0%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 84.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 412:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.4%
In-school suspensions 83
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Lincoln Elementary School.
$11,117
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 25.9:1, which is 66% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is African American at 84.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.