- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cudahy, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550306000340
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Cudahy · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI.
School address
District: Cudahy School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550306000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 550306000340 · Cudahy, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Cudahy High (644 students)
Lincoln Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.5 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
- Cudahy High
Cudahy High
644 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary
403 students
- This school
Lincoln Elementary
312 students
- Cudahy Middle 247
Cudahy Middle
247 students
- Kosciuszko Ele 208
Kosciuszko Elementary
208 students
- Jones Elementa 171
Jones Elementary
171 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Elementary compares
Lincoln Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$16,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Lincoln Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Cudahy School District reports $16,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cudahy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Elementary | Smaller | Lower 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Cudahy
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cudahy, WI. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
66.4% 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 43.3% of enrollment, in Cudahy, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 schools in Cudahy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Cudahy, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cudahy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cudahy School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Cudahy School District also operates Cudahy High (644 students), Mitchell Elementary (403 students), and Cudahy Middle (247 students). See the Cudahy School District district page for the complete list.