Lincoln County H S

Eureka, Montana — 1 schools

306
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,348
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincoln County H S operates 1 public schools serving 306 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 273 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,348 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.1% local, 55.1% state, and 0.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $55,137 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #125 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 273:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 44.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Lincoln Co High School accounts for 100.0% of all Lincoln County H S student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lincoln County H S-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lincoln County H S student-counselor ratio is 273:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lincoln County H S is typically wider than the Lincoln County H S-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lincoln County H S chronic absenteeism rate is 44.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

0.8%
Federal
55.1%
State
44.1%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
125 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lincoln County county, where this district is located.

$919
Studio/mo
$1,067
1 BR/mo
$1,170
2 BR/mo
$1,627
3 BR/mo
$1,892
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,137
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lincoln County H S.

White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

273:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lincoln County H S

School Enrollment
Lincoln Co High School
273

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincoln County H S?

Lincoln County H S has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 306 students.

How much does Lincoln County H S spend per student?

Lincoln County H S spends $11,348 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #125 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Lincoln County H S?

The average teacher salary in Lincoln County H S is $55,137 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lincoln County H S?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lincoln County H S?

Lincoln County H S students are 85.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincoln County H S?

Lincoln County H S has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #125 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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