Enrollment
287
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510330001425
Lincoln Terrace Elementary — Roanoke, VA
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roanoke City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
103.4%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Terrace Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Terrace Elementary reports 287 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 103.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Virginia average and 100% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roanoke City Public Schools spends $17,733 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.6% from the state, and 21.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Terrace Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 103.4% | ▲ 73% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
103.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Virginia — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,733
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 287 Top 14% in Virginia — larger than 86% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 103.4% +73% vs state
NCES ID 510330001425
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
White 11.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.3%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke City Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Terrace Elementary.
$17,733
Per student
+9%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 43.6%
Federal 21.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roanoke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Terrace Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
103.4% of students at Lincoln Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Terrace Elementary is African American at 50.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Terrace Elementary?
Lincoln Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.