- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Penn-Lincoln El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234007486
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn-Lincoln El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn-Lincoln El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn-Lincoln El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234007486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Penn-Lincoln El Sch held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 420234007486 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 8.9:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Penn-Lincoln El Sch held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penn-Lincoln El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Area H
Altoona Area Hs
2,255 students
- Altoona Area J
Altoona Area Jr Hs
1,578 students
- Juniata Gap El 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- Juniata El Sch 470
Juniata El Sch
470 students
- Pleasant Valle 439
Pleasant Valley El Sch
439 students
- This school 313
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
313 students
What this shows Penn-Lincoln El Sch reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn-Lincoln El Sch compares
Penn-Lincoln El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Penn-Lincoln El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Altoona Area Sd reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn-Lincoln El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Area Jr Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn-Lincoln El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Altoona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juniata Gap El Sch
Standard public school
490 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Juniata El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Standard public school
439 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Logan El Sch
Standard public school
428 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mowrie a Ebner El Sch
Standard public school
349 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Irving El Sch
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn-Lincoln El Sch
How many students attend Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
Penn-Lincoln El Sch has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn-Lincoln El Sch is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
85.6% of students at Penn-Lincoln El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Penn-Lincoln El Sch is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn-Lincoln El Sch?
Penn-Lincoln El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
How does Penn-Lincoln El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn-Lincoln El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Altoona on the city page.
What other schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Besides Penn-Lincoln El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata Gap El Sch (490 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.