Enrollment
291
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Augusta, ME
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230264001003
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Maine schools and 25% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 52.6% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 92 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #67, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Augusta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Farrington School (306 students): Lincoln School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 10.9:1).
Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students) and Cony Middle School (321 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 Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 55% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Maine average of 34.0%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$17,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 91.8%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Lincoln School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta Public Schools, which includes Lincoln School.
$17,156
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cony Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farrington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Augusta
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 13.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
52.6% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine 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 Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln School, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students), Cony Middle School (321 students), and Farrington School (306 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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