- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Exeter, NH
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330297000108
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Street Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Street Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Exeter, NH.
School address
District: Exeter School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330297000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lincoln Street Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 330297000108 · Exeter, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 11.1:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Main Street School (406 students)
Lincoln Street Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
How Lincoln Street Elementary School compares
Lincoln Street Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 44% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Lincoln Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Exeter School District reports $26,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Exeter
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Street Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Street Elementary School?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Exeter, NH. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 2% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 29% 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 Street Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Lincoln Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Street Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Exeter, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Street Elementary School?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Exeter, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Exeter on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter School District?
Besides Lincoln Street Elementary School, Exeter School District also operates Main Street School (406 students). See the Exeter School District district page for the complete list.