- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, MN
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273180001005
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273180001005 · Rochester, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 22:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 506
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
506 students
What this shows Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School compares
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School
How many students attend Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School?
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School?
10.7% of students at Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School?
Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 K-8 District-Wide School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.