- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellensburg, WA
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530246000366
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 530246000366 · Ellensburg, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.9:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- Morgan Middle
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- Ida Nason Aron 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- Mt. Stuart Ele 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- This school 334
Lincoln Elementary
334 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 21% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$16,335
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellensburg
3 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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?
35.5% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Valley View Elementary School (408 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.