- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060363007992
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Jr. High ranks #3 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Bakersfield City · California
NCES ID 060363007992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-19.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 060363007992 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.8:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Curran Middle (973 students)
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-19.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curran Middle
Curran Middle
973 students
- Colonel Howard
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
960 students
- Voorhies Eleme
Voorhies Elementary
915 students
- Walter Stiern
Walter Stiern Middle
891 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
870 students
- This school
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
527 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Jr. High reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Jr. High compares
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 9.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bakersfield City reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curran Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voorhies Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Stiern Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Jr. High
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Jr. High?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High?
91.3% of students at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Jr. High?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abraham Lincoln Jr. High rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Jr. High ranks #3 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bakersfield City?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Jr. High, Bakersfield City also operates Curran Middle (973 students), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students), and Voorhies Elementary (915 students). See the Bakersfield City district page for the complete list.