- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheboygan, WI
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln-Erdman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551365001789
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary earns 54/100 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 14
- schools in Sheboygan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Erdman Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI.
School address
District: Sheboygan Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551365001789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 551365001789 · Sheboygan, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,482 students)
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,482 students
- South High
South High
1,075 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
617 students
- Urban Middle 568
Urban Middle
568 students
- Early Learning 521
Early Learning Center
521 students
- This school 394
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
394 students
What this shows Lincoln-Erdman Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln-Erdman Elementary compares
Lincoln-Erdman 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,962
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lincoln-Erdman Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheboygan Area School District reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln-Erdman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urban Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln-Erdman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Sheboygan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
521 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Country Academy - Charter
Standard public school
447 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Madison Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 10.2:1 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln-Erdman Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln-Erdman Elementary?
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheboygan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary?
29.7% of students at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln-Erdman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln-Erdman Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Sheboygan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln-Erdman Elementary?
Lincoln-Erdman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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-Erdman Elementary rank among schools in Sheboygan?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln-Erdman Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Sheboygan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sheboygan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheboygan Area School District?
Besides Lincoln-Erdman Elementary, Sheboygan Area School District also operates North High (1,482 students), South High (1,075 students), and Horace Mann Middle (617 students). See the Sheboygan Area School District district page for the complete list.