At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
239
Lincoln Center: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 294
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Albia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Albia Comm School District. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Center
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albia Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grant Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
239 reported students
Albia High School
High · Grades 09–12
348 reported students
Albia Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
153 reported students
Kendall Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
63 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia Middle School Middle · Albia Comm School District | 07–08 | 153 | 0.1 mi |
| Albia High School High · Albia Comm School District | 09–12 | 348 | 0.2 mi |
| Kendall Center Other · Albia Comm School District | PK–PK | 63 | 0.3 mi |
| Grant Center Elementary · Albia Comm School District | KG–02 | 239 | 0.6 mi |
| Moravia High School High · Moravia Comm School District | 06–12 | 207 | 9.3 mi |
| Moravia Elementary School Elementary · Moravia Comm School District | PK–05 | 148 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Center
What grades does Lincoln Center serve?
Lincoln Center reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albia Comm School District.
How many students attend Lincoln Center?
Lincoln Center reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 294 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Center?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 320 students and 21.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albia Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincoln Center in?
Lincoln Center is part of Albia Comm School District, based in Albia, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Albia Middle School (0.1 mi), Albia High School (0.2 mi), Kendall Center (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.