Enrollment
435
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530825001391
Lincoln Heights Elementary — Spokane, WA
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spokane School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Heights Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Heights Elementary reports 435 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the Washington average and 1% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 435 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Spokane School District spends $24,487 per pupil district-wide, above the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Heights Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 16% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$24,487
per pupil, district-wide
— above Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 435 Top 59% in Washington — larger than 41% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.1% +16% vs state
NCES ID 530825001391
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 435:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spokane School District, which includes Lincoln Heights Elementary.
$24,487
Per student
+6%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,498
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
Similar other schools in Spokane
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
1,647 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Spokane International Academy
Standard public school
824 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Hamblen Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Linwood Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hutton Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 16:1 students per teacher
Mullan Road Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elementary?
Lincoln Heights Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a other school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Heights Elementary?
52.1% of students at Lincoln Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Elementary is White at 68.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Elementary?
Lincoln Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.