- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lincoln School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 230264001003 · Augusta, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony (662 students)
Lincoln School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cony
Cony
662 students
- Cony Middle Sc
Cony Middle School
321 students
- Farrington Sch
Farrington School
306 students
- Sylvio J Gilbe
Sylvio J Gilbert School
305 students
- This school
Lincoln School
291 students
- Lillian Parks 235
Lillian Parks Hussey School
235 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Augusta Public Schools reports $16,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, 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 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.
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.