Overview
Lincoln Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Ottawa, Kansas. The school enrolls 298 students. It is part of the Ottawa district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
298 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictOttawa
County20059
CityOttawa
ZIP66067
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200001500461
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment298
White87.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %78%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)