Enrollment
521
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, MO
Lincoln Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291191001065
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Intermediate has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO.
School address
District: Farmington R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291191001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Intermediate
Lincoln Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Missouri, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.1% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Farmington R-Vii spends $9,819 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students) and Farmington Middle (557 students) alongside Lincoln Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Intermediate compares
Lincoln Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Lincoln Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington R-Vii, which includes Lincoln Intermediate.
$9,819
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.1%
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.
How Lincoln Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Franklin Elem. | 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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Intermediate
How many students attend Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Intermediate is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Intermediate?
40.1% of students at Lincoln Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Intermediate is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Intermediate?
Lincoln Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Lincoln Intermediate a good school?
Lincoln Intermediate earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Farmington R-Vii?
Besides Lincoln Intermediate, Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students), Farmington Middle (557 students), and Truman Learning Center (403 students). See the Farmington R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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