- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551575001999
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551575001999 · Watertown, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 11.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Lincoln Elementary shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- This school 140
Lincoln Elementary
140 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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?
50.0% 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 82.1% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Riverside Middle (616 students), and Webster Elementary (381 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.