- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parsons, KS
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201056001980
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 201056001980 · Parsons, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 15.4:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsons Sr High (399 students)
Lincoln School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsons Sr Hig
Parsons Sr High
399 students
- Parsons Middle
Parsons Middle School
273 students
- This school
Lincoln School
262 students
- Guthridge Scho
Guthridge School
203 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
176 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 66% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Two or More 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Parsons reports $14,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guthridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Parsons
2 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parsons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
71.0% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Parsons, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parsons on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsons?
Besides Lincoln School, Parsons also operates Parsons Sr High (399 students), Parsons Middle School (273 students), and Guthridge School (203 students). See the Parsons district page for the complete list.