Enrollment
492
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250702001023
Abraham Lincoln — Lowell, MA
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lowell · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abraham Lincoln compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Abraham Lincoln reports 492 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 492 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lowell spends $27,720 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.6% from local sources (property taxes), 80.4% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abraham Lincoln compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,720
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 492 Top 62% in Massachusetts — larger than 38% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250702001023
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 492:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell, which includes Abraham Lincoln.
$27,720
Per student
-3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 80.4%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Standard public school
816 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13:1 students per teacher
Charles W Morey
Standard public school
497 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
John J Shaughnessy
Standard public school
485 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Greenhalge
Standard public school
480 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has 492 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lowell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.