- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bangor, ME
Abraham Lincoln School
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230282000046
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 230282000046 · Bangor, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 12.3:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
Abraham Lincoln School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
1,068 students
- William S. Coh 372
William S. Cohen School
372 students
- James F. Dough 346
James F. Doughty School
346 students
- Fruit Street S 310
Fruit Street School
310 students
- Downeast Schoo 288
Downeast School
288 students
- This school 184
Abraham Lincoln School
184 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln School compares
Abraham Lincoln School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 1% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
African American 10.3%
Asian 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Abraham Lincoln School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Public Schools reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Cohen School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James F. Doughty School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruit Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downeast School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Bangor
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fruit Street School
Standard public school
310 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Downeast School
Standard public school
288 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Vine Street School
Standard public school
190 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Fourteenth Street School
Standard public school
153 students 15.3:1 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln School
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln School?
Abraham Lincoln School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln School?
34.2% of students at Abraham Lincoln School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln School?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln School?
Abraham Lincoln School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bangor, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Besides Abraham Lincoln School, Bangor Public Schools also operates Bangor High School (1,068 students), William S. Cohen School (372 students), and James F. Doughty School (346 students). See the Bangor Public Schools district page for the complete list.