- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitewater, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551668002180
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Whitewater · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI.
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551668002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551668002180 · Whitewater, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewater High (606 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.5 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
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High
606 students
- Whitewater Mid
Whitewater Middle
394 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
358 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
312 students
- Lakeview Eleme 209
Lakeview Elementary
209 students
- Whitewater 4k 14
Whitewater 4k
14 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$14,573
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 40.8%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewater Unified School District reports $14,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Whitewater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
209 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Jedi Virtual K-12
Standard public school
188 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Whitewater 4k
Standard public school
14 students 14:1 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitewater, WI. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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?
49.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Whitewater, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 rank among schools in Whitewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitewater Unified School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students), Whitewater Middle (394 students), and Washington Elementary (312 students). See the Whitewater Unified School District district page for the complete list.