- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Selma, CA
Abraham Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063627001989
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Middle ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Middle held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 063627001989 · Selma, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
892 enr · 18.2:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
Abraham Lincoln Middle held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High
Selma High
1,721 students
- This school
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- Andrew Jackson 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- Theodore Roose 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- Indianola Elem 420
Indianola Elementary
420 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Middle reports 892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Middle compares
Abraham Lincoln Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$19,725
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 892 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Abraham Lincoln Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indianola Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~892 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle?
Abraham Lincoln Middle has 892 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Middle?
81.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Middle?
Abraham Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Middle ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Selma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Middle, Selma Unified also operates Selma High (1,721 students), Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (634 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.