Enrollment
515
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Lincoln Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448001671
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #24 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks #24 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Lincoln Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.5% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Prairie Lincoln 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 Prairie Lincoln Elementary School compares
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 110% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
8
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 32.6%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Prairie Lincoln Elementary School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Prairie Lincoln Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Lincoln Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Lincoln Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Lincoln Elementary School?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Prairie Lincoln Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Lincoln Elementary School ranks #24 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Prairie Lincoln Elementary School a good school?
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 South-Western City?
Besides Prairie Lincoln Elementary School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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