At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
328
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
81%+33.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 328 students. It is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27009
CitySAINT CLOUD
ZIP56304
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273351001486
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment328
White18.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.4%
Black / African American54.9%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Two or More Races10.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
18.9%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
54.9%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
10.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.