- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamar, IN
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180801000174
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Trail Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 380
- students enrolled
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180801000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Lincoln Trail Elementary School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180801000174 · Lamar, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 19:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Hills High School (634 students)
Lincoln Trail Elementary School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills High School
634 students
- This school
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
380 students
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills Middle School
341 students
- David Turnham
David Turnham Education Center
299 students
- Nancy Hanks El
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
296 students
- Chrisney Eleme 216
Chrisney Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Lincoln Trail Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Trail Elementary School compares
Lincoln Trail Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Lincoln Trail Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Spencer County Sch Corp reports $9,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Turnham Education Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chrisney Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamar, IN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Elementary School is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Lincoln Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Trail Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Lamar, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Trail Elementary School?
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides Lincoln Trail Elementary School, North Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Heritage Hills High School (634 students), Heritage Hills Middle School (341 students), and David Turnham Education Center (299 students). See the North Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.