Enrollment
245
Elementary
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BAXTER SPRINGS·NCES 200381001505
Lincoln Elem
801 Lincoln, Baxter Springs, KS 66713 · (620) 856-3322 · Cherokee County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL245 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
160 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 89 | 36% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 57 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 18% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Baxter Springs. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lincoln Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem this school | 245 | 65.3% | N/A |
| Spring Grove Primary Center Galena | 229 | 65.1% | N/A |
| Central Elem Baxter Springs | 223 | 68.2% | 60.2% |
| Lincoln Central Elem Cherryvale | 268 | 64.6% | 40.6% |
| Horton Elem Horton | 226 | 59.7% | 42.7% |
| Anthony Elem Anthony | 210 | 62.4% | 52.3% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lincoln Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Cherokee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 245 | #470 of 714 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #445 of 539 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #252 of 540 | #1 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.3% | #203 of 658 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.8% | #366 of 377 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
245
+36 (+17%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 222
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 245 | 16 | 15.3:1 | 65% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 233 | 16 | 14.6:1 | 63% (146) |
| 2022-23 | 247 | 16 | 15.4:1 | 66% (162) |
| 2020-21 | 209 | 14 | 14.9:1 | 66% (137) |
| 2017-18 | 247 | 14 | 17.6:1 | 72% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 280 | 20 | 14.0:1 | 68% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 318 | 18 | 17.7:1 | 68% (215) |
| 2000-01 | 237 | 16 | 14.8:1 | 51% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 222 | 11 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (247 to 245); teachers up 14% (14 to 16).
About Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem is a small elementary school in Kansas, located in Baxter Springs. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 245 students. That compares with an average of about 313 students for elementary schools in Kansas.
District-wide, Baxter Springs has 4 schools and 865 students.
White students are 70% of those enrolled at Lincoln Elem. The next largest groups are 13% Native American, 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 2% Pacific Islander. In Cherokee County overall, about 87% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 49, compared with 70 nationally.
Its ratio of 15.3:1 is based on 16 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is 13.2:1, so this school has more students per teacher. In all, 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Cherokee County show that the median household earns about $57,668 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Across Cherokee County, 17 public schools serve about 3,647 students.
A public school about 0.5 miles away, Central Elem, is the closest to Lincoln Elem. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Lincoln Elem.
Locale data from NCES put Lincoln Elem in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 245, up from 209 in 2020-21.
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Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,151
Census ACS
Median income
$57,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,647 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Baxter Springs
- Baxter Springs HighHigh · 361 students
- Central ElemElementary · 223 students
- USD 508 eAcademyHigh · 36 students
Other schools in Baxter Springs
- Baxter Springs HighHigh · 361 students
- Central ElemElementary · 223 students
- USD 508 eAcademyHigh · 36 students
Other Lincoln Elementary schools
213 other US public schools in 37 states are named Lincoln Elementary. Lincoln Elem is the 172nd largest of the 214.
- Lincoln ElemClay Center, KS · 341 students
- Lincoln ElemJunction City, KS · 305 students
- Lincoln ElemAugusta, KS · 300 students
- Lincoln ElemOttawa, KS · 298 students
- Lincoln ElemGreat Bend, KS · 275 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elem0.5 mi · 223
- Baxter Springs High0.7 mi · 361
- USD 508 eAcademy0.7 mi · 36
- Riverton Elem3.6 mi · 313
- Riverton Middle3.6 mi · 147
- Riverton High3.6 mi · 218
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln ElemHow large is Lincoln Elem?
Lincoln Elem enrolls approximately 245 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Lincoln Elem serve?
Lincoln Elem serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Lincoln Elem have?
Lincoln Elem employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Lincoln Elem?
Student demographics at Lincoln Elem are roughly 70% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Lincoln Elem in?
Lincoln Elem is part of Baxter Springs.
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