- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, IA
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193024001702
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Upper Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Upper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA.
School address
District: Washington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193024001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lincoln Upper Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 193024001702 · Washington, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewart Elementary School (457 students)
Lincoln Upper Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
457 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
452 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
347 students
- This school
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Lincoln Upper Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Upper Elementary School compares
Lincoln Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Lincoln Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Comm School District reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Lincoln Upper Elementary School?
Lincoln Upper Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Upper Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Upper Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Lincoln Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Upper Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Washington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Upper Elementary School?
Lincoln Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln Upper Elementary School, Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students), Washington High School (452 students), and Washington Middle School (347 students). See the Washington Comm School District district page for the complete list.