- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015201906
👥 S:T ratio 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #66 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks #66 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015201906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln High School held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.3 → 126.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360015201906 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,210 enr · 17.7:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Abraham Lincoln High School held near 2,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.3 → 126.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- This school
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- Mark Twain is 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln High School reports 2,210 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,210
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Student demographics
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Asian 15.5%
White 14.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Abraham Lincoln High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Abraham Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | Smaller | Lower 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
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln High School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has 2,210 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,129 (2022-23) → 2,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln High School?
79.5% of students at Abraham Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln High School is African American at 34.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Abraham Lincoln High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks #66 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Abraham Lincoln High School, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), John Dewey High School (2,209 students), and Is 228 David a Boody (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.