- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180345000475 · Evansville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10.8:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Lincoln School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 280
Lincoln School
280 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,332
- 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
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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.