- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morristown, TN
Lincoln Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470000101931
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Heights Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 565
- students enrolled
Lincoln Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lincoln Heights Elementary grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 470000101931 · Morristown, TN Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Lincoln Heights Elementary grew from 525 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- This school 565
Lincoln Heights Elementary
565 students
What this shows Lincoln Heights Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Heights Elementary compares
Lincoln Heights Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 32.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lincoln Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Morristown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Manley Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Fairview Marguerite
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Union Heights Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Witt Elementary
Standard public school
225 students 13.2:1 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary?
Lincoln Heights Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Elementary?
Lincoln Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Heights Elementary rank among schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Lincoln Heights Elementary, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (647 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.