At a glance
Reported students
480
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521.5
Lincoln Elementary School: 480 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cadillac. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Cadillac Area Public Schools. NCES reports 480 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (91%) and multiracial (4%). Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lincoln Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.7 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 24.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White91%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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 Cadillac Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Forest View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
683 reported students
Cadillac Innovation High School
High · Grades 09–12
164 reported students
Cadillac Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
903 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Innovation High School High · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 164 | 0.9 mi |
| Cadillac Senior High School High · Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 903 | 1 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 1.2 mi |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education Other · Wexford-Missaukee ISD | PK–12 | 89 | 1.2 mi |
| Forest View Elementary School Elementary · Cadillac Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 257 | 9.1 mi |
| Manton Consolidated Elem School Elementary · Manton Consolidated Schools | KG–04 | 345 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Elementary School
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School serve?
Lincoln Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cadillac Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School reported 480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 419 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 480 students and 29.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cadillac Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincoln Elementary School in?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Cadillac Area Public Schools, based in Cadillac, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cadillac Innovation High School (0.9 mi), Cadillac Senior High School (1 mi), Franklin Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.