- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendive, MT
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 301251000345
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
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 79% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Glendive · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 260
- students enrolled
Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glendive, MT.
School address
District: Glendive Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301251000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 301251000345 · Glendive, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson School (247 students)
Lincoln School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln School
260 students
- Jefferson Scho
Jefferson School
247 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
246 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Lincoln School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Glendive Elem reports $14,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendive, MT. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Glendive, MT.
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 public schools in Glendive?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glendive, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glendive on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendive Elem?
Besides Lincoln School, Glendive Elem also operates Jefferson School (247 students) and Washington Middle School (246 students). See the Glendive Elem district page for the complete list.