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Lincoln Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Gahanna, OH · NCES 390469602719

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261 Helmbright Dr · Gahanna, OH 43230

At a glance

Reported students

730

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

34

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Ohio elementary enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

555

Lincoln Elementary School: 730 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

21.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
683
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1

What the reported data says about Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Gahanna. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Gahanna-Jefferson City. NCES reports 730 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (46.8%) and Black (32.5%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.5%
Students with disabilities
15.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
37%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.33
Social workers (FTE)
0.14

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White46.8%
  • Hispanic8.6%
  • Black32.5%
  • Asian3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial8.5%

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 Gahanna-Jefferson City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Blacklick Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

692 reported students

High Point Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

555 reported students

Goshen Lane Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

464 reported students

Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

437 reported students

Royal Manor Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

423 reported students

Chapelfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

409 reported students

View all 13 district schools →