Enrollment
212
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waverly, NY
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363027004068
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Street Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NY.
School address
District: Waverly Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363027004068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Street Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Street Elementary School
Lincoln Street Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Waverly, New York, enrolling 212 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Waverly Central School District spends $19,687 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waverly Central School District also operates Waverly Middle School (486 students) and Waverly High School (481 students) alongside Lincoln Street Elementary 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 Street Elementary School compares
Lincoln Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$19,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Lincoln Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waverly Central School District, which includes Lincoln Street Elementary School.
$19,687
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 65.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~212 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Street Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Street Elementary School?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waverly, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Street Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Street Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Lincoln Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Street Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Waverly, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Street Elementary School?
Lincoln Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Street Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Lincoln Street Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Street Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Waverly Central School District?
Besides Lincoln Street Elementary School, Waverly Central School District also operates Waverly Middle School (486 students), Waverly High School (481 students), and Elm Street Elementary School (426 students). See the Waverly Central School District district page for the complete list.
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