Enrollment
358
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551668002180
Lincoln Elementary — Whitewater, WI
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Elementary reports 358 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Wisconsin average and 5% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 358 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Whitewater Unified School District spends $17,244 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.5% from local sources (property taxes), 38.6% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,244
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
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.
Overview
Enrollment 358 Top 61% in Wisconsin — larger than 39% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.0% +27% vs state
NCES ID 551668002180
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 358:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.5%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitewater Unified School District, which includes Lincoln Elementary.
$17,244
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
Similar other schools in Whitewater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
209 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Jedi Virtual K-12
Standard public school
188 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Whitewater 4k
Standard public school
14 students 25:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a other school in Whitewater, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Whitewater, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.