- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caney, KS
Lincoln Memorial Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Memorial Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200441001064
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Memorial Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Caney · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Memorial Elem has class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Memorial Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Caney, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lincoln Memorial Elem held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200441001064 · Caney, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Caney Valley High (335 students)
Lincoln Memorial Elem held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Memorial Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Memorial Elem
458 students
- Caney Valley H
Caney Valley High
335 students
- Caney Valley C 5
Caney Valley Charter Academy
5 students
What this shows Lincoln Memorial Elem reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Memorial Elem compares
Lincoln Memorial Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Kansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,003
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Lincoln Memorial Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Caney Valley reports $14,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Memorial Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Valley Charter Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Memorial Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Similar other schools in Caney
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Memorial Elem
How many students attend Lincoln Memorial Elem?
Lincoln Memorial Elem has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caney, KS. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Memorial Elem is 16.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Memorial Elem?
39.2% of students at Lincoln Memorial Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Memorial Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Memorial Elem is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Caney, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Memorial Elem?
Lincoln Memorial Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Memorial Elem rank among public schools in Caney?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Memorial Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Caney, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caney Valley?
Besides Lincoln Memorial Elem, Caney Valley also operates Caney Valley High (335 students) and Caney Valley Charter Academy (5 students). See the Caney Valley district page for the complete list.