Enrollment
280
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evansville, IN
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180345000475
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 280 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Lincoln School is leaner than roughly 93% of Indiana schools and 32% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.7% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 280 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evansville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Elementary School (814 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 17:1).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students) and William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students) alongside Lincoln 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 School compares
Lincoln School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
African American 45.7%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Lincoln School.
$12,310
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Evansville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 17:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lodge Community School
Standard public school
510 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
West Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Vogel Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 School?
87.7% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Lincoln School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.
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