- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casper, WY
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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000249
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 6
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, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 560451000249 · Casper, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14.4:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Lincoln Elementary School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Walsh Hi
Kelly Walsh High School
2,002 students
- Natrona County
Natrona County High School
1,703 students
- C Y Middle Sch 766
C Y Middle School
766 students
- Centennial Mid 755
Centennial Middle School
755 students
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- This school 433
Lincoln Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary School reports 433 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 Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 111% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 111% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natrona County School District #1 reports $16,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Casper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Casper Classical Academy
Standard public school
516 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Journey Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 12:1 students per teacher
Sagewood Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Bar Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Casper, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
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 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 schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Casper, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Lincoln Elementary School, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), Natrona County High School (1,703 students), and C Y Middle School (766 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.