Enrollment
492
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hyrum, UT
Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490012000077
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hyrum · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hyrum, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln School
Lincoln School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hyrum, Utah, enrolling 492 students.
At 20.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students) and Green Canyon High School (1,677 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 Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▲ 11% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Utah - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$9,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Lincoln School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cache District, which includes Lincoln School.
$9,309
Per student
-5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Crest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cache Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln School
How many students attend Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hyrum, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln School is 20.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% higher 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?
31.2% of students at Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Hyrum, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln School?
Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln School rank among public schools in Hyrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hyrum, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hyrum on the city page.
Is Lincoln School a good school?
Lincoln School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Cache District?
Besides Lincoln School, Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students), Green Canyon High School (1,677 students), and Sky View High (1,600 students). See the Cache District district page for the complete list.
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