- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennewick, WA
Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530393001903
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 530393001903 · Kennewick, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Lincoln Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 427
Lincoln Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary School compares
Lincoln Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennewick
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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?
53.1% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.