Enrollment
260
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glendive, Montana, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Glendive Elem spends $12,917 per pupil, 33% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Glendive Elem also operates Jefferson School (247 students) and Washington Middle School (246 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendive Elem, which includes Lincoln School.
$12,917
Per student
-33%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 50.5%
Federal 10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana 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 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.
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