- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver Dam, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550096000126
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 550096000126 · Beaver Dam, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam High (1,031 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 20.4 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
- Beaver Dam Hig
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- Beaver Dam Mid
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- Jefferson Elem 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- Washington Ele 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- This school 201
Lincoln Elementary
201 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 201 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver Dam
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% 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?
51.0% 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 62.7% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Elementary rank among public schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, 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 Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), and Prairie View Elementary (337 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.