Enrollment
262
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Parsons, Kansas, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.0% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #106, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Two or More (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Parsons's public schools, it stands alongside Meadowview Elem (367 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 16:1).
Parsons also operates Parsons Sr High (399 students) and Parsons Middle School (273 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parsons, which includes Lincoln School.
$13,829
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 80.6%
Federal 9.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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