Enrollment
404
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melrose, MA
Lincoln
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250762001192
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 404
- students enrolled
Lincoln has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA.
School address
District: Melrose · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250762001192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln
Lincoln is a mid-sized elementary school in Melrose, Massachusetts, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Melrose spends $16,762 per pupil, 25% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Melrose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt (406 students): Lincoln is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students) and Melrose Middle (886 students) alongside Lincoln.
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 compares
Lincoln on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$16,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.7%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Lincoln is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melrose, which includes Lincoln.
$16,762
Per student
-25%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Clark Hoover | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Melrose
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Winthrop
Standard public school
392 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert Clark Hoover
Standard public school
260 students 13:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann
Standard public school
254 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln
How many students attend Lincoln?
Lincoln has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melrose, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Melrose, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln?
Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln rank among elementary schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Melrose on the city page.
Is Lincoln a good school?
Lincoln earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Melrose?
Besides Lincoln, Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students), Melrose Middle (886 students), and Roosevelt (406 students). See the Melrose district page for the complete list.
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