- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317647001578
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 279
- students enrolled
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 317647001578 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students)
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsbluff Se
Scottsbluff Senior High School
1,064 students
- Bluffs Middle
Bluffs Middle School
754 students
- Westmoor Eleme 408
Westmoor Elementary School
408 students
- Longfellow Ele 379
Longfellow Elementary School
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 280
Roosevelt Elementary School
280 students
- This school 279
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
279 students
What this shows Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch compares
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsbluff Public Schools reports $12,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch?
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Heights Elementary Sch rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Bluffs Middle School (754 students), and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.