Enrollment
211
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pensacola, FL
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120051002063
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Park Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 39
- schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Park Elementary School
Lincoln Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 211 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.2% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students) and Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) alongside Lincoln Park Elementary School.
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 Park Elementary School compares
Lincoln Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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
African American 71.6%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Lincoln Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes Lincoln Park Elementary School.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pensacola, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% 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 Park Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Lincoln Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Elementary School is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Elementary School?
Lincoln Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Elementary School ranks #11 of 39 schools in Pensacola, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pensacola on the city page.
Is Lincoln Park Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Park Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida 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 Escambia?
Besides Lincoln Park Elementary School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.
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