- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, NC
East Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for East Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370268001110
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lincoln High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lincoln High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Denver, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
East Lincoln High held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 370268001110 · Denver, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,047 enr · 22.3:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
East Lincoln High held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Lincoln High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- This school
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- West Lincoln H
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows East Lincoln High reports 1,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lincoln High compares
East Lincoln High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 60% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, East Lincoln High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,047 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lincoln High
How many students attend East Lincoln High?
East Lincoln High has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln High is 22.3:1, which is 41% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lincoln High?
26.1% of students at East Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at East Lincoln High is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Denver, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lincoln High?
East Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 East Lincoln High rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lincoln High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Denver, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides East Lincoln High, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), Lincolnton High (797 students), and North Lincoln Middle (774 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.