Enrollment
344
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Upper Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Lincoln Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Iowa, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students) and Washington High School (452 students) alongside Lincoln Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
Lincoln Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Comm School District, which includes Lincoln Upper Elementary School.
$13,632
Per student
+6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Lincoln Upper Elementary School a good school?
Lincoln Upper Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa 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 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.
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