Enrollment
204
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wausau, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551590002056
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+84% 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 higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, enrolling 204 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Lincoln Elementary is leaner than roughly 96% of Wisconsin schools and 41% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 70.8% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wausau's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stettin Elementary (327 students): Lincoln Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students) and John Muir Middle (967 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$14,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 34.3%
Asian 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wausau School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$14,640
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wausau
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stettin Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Maine Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rib Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
194 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
189 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wausau, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 8.5:1, which is 41% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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?
70.8% 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 34.3% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wausau on the city page.
Is Lincoln Elementary a good school?
Lincoln Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. 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 Wausau School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.
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