Enrollment
302
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Washington, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551200001567
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Port Washington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI.
School address
District: Port Washington-Saukville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551200001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Elementary
Lincoln Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Washington, Wisconsin, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Port Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Dunwiddie Elementary (324 students): Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13:1).
Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students) alongside Lincoln Elementary.
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 compares
Lincoln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 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.
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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Washington-Saukville School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$13,045
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunwiddie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saukville 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Port Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Washington, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Elementary?
22.8% of students at Lincoln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Elementary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Port Washington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary rank among public schools in Port Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Port Washington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Washington on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Lincoln Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Port Washington-Saukville School District also operates Port Washington High (809 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle (677 students), and Dunwiddie Elementary (324 students). See the Port Washington-Saukville School District district page for the complete list.
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