- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Council Bluffs, IA
Abraham Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190822000409
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln High School held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 91.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 190822000409 · Council Bluffs, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,333 enr · 15.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students)
Abraham Lincoln High School held near 1,358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 91.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- Gerald W Kirn
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- Roosevelt Elem 455
Roosevelt Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln High School reports 1,333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln High School compares
Abraham Lincoln High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,333 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,333
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Abraham Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald W Kirn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Council Bluffs
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln High School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has 1,333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,399 (2022-23) → 1,358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln High School?
39.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln High School rank among high schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), Gerald W Kirn Middle School (913 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (855 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.