- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowell, MA
Abraham Lincoln
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250702001023
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 492
- students enrolled
Abraham Lincoln has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln ranks #15 of 17 schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 250702001023 · Lowell, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
Abraham Lincoln held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
3,446 students
- Rogers Stem Ac 892
Rogers Stem Academy
892 students
- James S Daley 669
James S Daley Middle School
669 students
- Dr an Wang Sch 663
Dr an Wang School
663 students
- James Sullivan 625
James Sullivan Middle School
625 students
- This school 492
Abraham Lincoln
492 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln compares
Abraham Lincoln held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$22,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 37.0%
White 14.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Abraham Lincoln is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lowell reports $22,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Stem Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Lowell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Standard public school
1,212 students 22:1 students per teacher
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Standard public school
816 students 13:1 students per teacher
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Charles W Morey
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
John J Shaughnessy
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Greenhalge
Standard public school
480 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 rank among schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln ranks #15 of 17 schools in Lowell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides Abraham Lincoln, Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students), Rogers Stem Academy (892 students), and James S Daley Middle School (669 students). See the Lowell district page for the complete list.