- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, WI
Lincoln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550882001018
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- 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 #1 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI.
School address
District: Marshfield Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550882001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lincoln Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550882001018 · Marshfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,181 students)
Lincoln Elementary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.1 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
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,181 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
554 students
- Marshfield Mid
Marshfield Middle
537 students
- Washington Ele 316
Washington Elementary
316 students
- Madison Elemen 295
Madison Elementary
295 students
- This school 281
Lincoln Elementary
281 students
What this shows Lincoln Elementary reports 281 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,667
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Lincoln Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield Unified School District reports $13,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Marshfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
316 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Marshfield K4
Standard public school
158 students 39.5:1 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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?
52.4% 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 88.3% of enrollment, in Marshfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Elementary?
Lincoln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Marshfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield Unified School District?
Besides Lincoln Elementary, Marshfield Unified School District also operates Marshfield High (1,181 students), Grant Elementary (554 students), and Marshfield Middle (537 students). See the Marshfield Unified School District district page for the complete list.