- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ardmore, OK
Lincoln Es
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400318029632
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 409
- students enrolled
Lincoln Es has class sizes larger than 90% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Lincoln Es grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 400318029632 · Ardmore, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardmore Hs (707 students)
Lincoln Es grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardmore Hs
Ardmore Hs
707 students
- This school
Lincoln Es
409 students
- Charles Evans
Charles Evans Es
398 students
- Jefferson Es
Jefferson Es
396 students
- Will Rogers Es
Will Rogers Es
324 students
- Ardmore Ms
Ardmore Ms
312 students
What this shows Lincoln Es reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Es compares
Lincoln Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 25.1%
African American 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 28.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Lincoln Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ardmore reports $11,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Evans Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Ardmore
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charles Evans Es
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Es
Standard public school
396 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Plainview Intermediate Es
Standard public school
363 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Dickson Upper Es
Standard public school
277 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Es
How many students attend Lincoln Es?
Lincoln Es has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ardmore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Es is 20.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Es?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Es is White at 28.1% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Es?
Lincoln Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Es rank among elementary schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Es ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ardmore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ardmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Ardmore?
Besides Lincoln Es, Ardmore also operates Ardmore Hs (707 students), Charles Evans Es (398 students), and Jefferson Es (396 students). See the Ardmore district page for the complete list.