- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canon City, CO
Lincoln School of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080279000174
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School of Science and Technology earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Canon City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School of Science and Technology has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School of Science and Technology ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO.
School address
District: Fremont Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080279000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lincoln School of Science and Technology held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080279000174 · Canon City, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.7:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon City High School (936 students)
Lincoln School of Science and Technology held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lincoln School of Science and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon City Hig
Canon City High School
936 students
- Harrison Schoo
Harrison School
472 students
- Canon City Mid
Canon City Middle School
382 students
- Washington Ele 319
Washington Elementary School
319 students
- Canon Explorat 316
Canon Exploratory School
316 students
- This school 254
Lincoln School of Science and Technology
254 students
What this shows Lincoln School of Science and Technology reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln School of Science and Technology compares
Lincoln School of Science and Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Lincoln School of Science and Technology is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Re-1 reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln School of Science and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canon City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canon Exploratory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln School of Science and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School of Science and Technology
How many students attend Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canon City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School of Science and Technology is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% 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 of Science and Technology?
55.9% of students at Lincoln School of Science and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School of Science and Technology is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Canon City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School of Science and Technology?
Lincoln School of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 of Science and Technology rank among elementary schools in Canon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School of Science and Technology ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canon City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Re-1?
Besides Lincoln School of Science and Technology, Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students), Harrison School (472 students), and Canon City Middle School (382 students). See the Fremont Re-1 district page for the complete list.