- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mason City, IA
Lincoln Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191878002115
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Intermediate earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Intermediate has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Intermediate ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lincoln Intermediate held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 191878002115 · Mason City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason City High School (891 students)
Lincoln Intermediate held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason City Hig
Mason City High School
891 students
- This school
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- Roosevelt Elem 348
Roosevelt Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Lincoln Intermediate reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Intermediate compares
Lincoln Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Lincoln Intermediate is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Intermediate
How many students attend Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Intermediate?
52.1% of students at Lincoln Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Intermediate is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Intermediate ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Intermediate, Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students), John Adams Middle School (463 students), and Harding Elementary School (387 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.