- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scotia, NY
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362631003606
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Scotia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Scotia, NY.
School address
District: Scotia-Glenville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362631003606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lincoln School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 362631003606 · Scotia, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 7.4:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (689 students)
Lincoln School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotia-Glenvil
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School
689 students
- Scotia-Glenvil
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
489 students
- Sacandaga Scho
Sacandaga School
319 students
- Glendaal Schoo 224
Glendaal School
224 students
- Glen-Worden El 196
Glen-Worden Elementary School
196 students
- This school 185
Lincoln School
185 students
What this shows Lincoln School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School compares
Lincoln School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$24,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Lincoln School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Scotia-Glenville Central School District reports $24,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia-Glenville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotia-Glenville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sacandaga School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendaal School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen-Worden Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scotia, NY. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln School?
39.1% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Scotia, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Scotia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Scotia, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scotia on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotia-Glenville Central School District?
Besides Lincoln School, Scotia-Glenville Central School District also operates Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (689 students), Scotia-Glenville Middle School (489 students), and Sacandaga School (319 students). See the Scotia-Glenville Central School District district page for the complete list.