Enrollment
744
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, CA
Twelve Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Twelve Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064214011006
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twelve Bridges Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twelve Bridges Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twelve Bridges Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214011006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twelve Bridges Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twelve Bridges Elementary
Twelve Bridges Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.6:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the California average.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 847 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #530.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Western Placer Unified spends $12,666 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lincoln's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Oaks Elementary (557 students): Twelve Bridges Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.6:1 vs 24.2:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Lincoln High (1,184 students) alongside Twelve Bridges Elementary.
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 Twelve Bridges Elementary compares
Twelve Bridges Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 9.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Twelve Bridges Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes Twelve Bridges Elementary.
$12,666
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 Twelve Bridges Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twelve Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Scott M. Leaman
Standard public school
513 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 26:1 students per teacher
Foskett Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
First Street Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Twelve Bridges Elementary
How many students attend Twelve Bridges Elementary?
Twelve Bridges Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twelve Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Twelve Bridges Elementary is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twelve Bridges Elementary?
11.0% of students at Twelve Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twelve Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Twelve Bridges Elementary is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twelve Bridges Elementary?
Twelve Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Twelve Bridges Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Twelve Bridges Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lincoln, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Twelve Bridges Elementary a good school?
Twelve Bridges Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California 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 Western Placer Unified?
Besides Twelve Bridges Elementary, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.
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