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Lincoln Elementary School

203 N Lincoln St, Warsaw, IN 46580Warsaw Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
457
Students
Total enrolled
$13,888
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 457 students in grades KG–06 in Warsaw, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,888 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lincoln Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Warsaw, Indiana, serving grades KG–06 with 457 students. The district invests $13,888 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lincoln Elementary School

457
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution223 male · 234 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 239 students
Student Composition
70%
23%
Asian2%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181242001994

Academic Outcomes at Lincoln Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46580

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,888Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,888
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,111
Student Support$2,639
Administration$1,667
Operations$2,083
Other$1,389
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,888 spent per student, an estimated $6,153 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
33%
State government
57.8%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal programs
9.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Leesburg Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolEisenhower Elementary SchoolMadison Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Edgewood Middle SchoolLakeview Middle School
↓
High School
Warsaw Community High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyKosciusko County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWarsaw Community Schools →
Phone: (574)267-7474
NCES ID: 181242001994
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Warsaw seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Warsaw Community Schools
High
Warsaw Community High School
2,104 students · 09–12
● 42 opp43% FRL
Mid
Edgewood Middle School
537 students · 07–08
● 42 opp45% FRL
Elem
Leesburg Elementary School
522 students · PK–06
● 44 opp56% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
504 students · KG–06
● 42 opp48% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary School
478 students · KG–06
● 42 opp34% FRL
Mid
Lakeview Middle School
477 students · 07–08
● 42 opp60% FRL
Elem
Madison Elementary School
477 students · KG–06
● 50 opp48% FRL
Elem
Harrison Elementary School
446 students · KG–06
● 50 opp60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
203 N Lincoln St, Warsaw, IN 46580
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.