- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, FL
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120003000010
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120003000010 · Gainesville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 23.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Abraham Lincoln Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 613
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
613 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Middle School compares
Abraham Lincoln Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
White 24.0%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Abraham Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
53.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Middle School is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Middle School?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.