Enrollment
359
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Estherville, IA
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Estherville Lincoln Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191107000685
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estherville Lincoln Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Estherville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Estherville Lincoln Central High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estherville, IA.
School address
District: Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist · Iowa
NCES ID 191107000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estherville Lincoln Central High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Estherville Lincoln Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Estherville, Iowa, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist also operates Demoney Elementary (460 students) and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School (308 students) alongside Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Estherville Lincoln Central High School compares
Estherville Lincoln Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Estherville Lincoln Central High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist, which includes Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
$12,935
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 10.5%
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.
How Estherville Lincoln Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demoney Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estherville Lincoln Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Estherville Lincoln Central High School
How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Estherville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estherville Lincoln Central High School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% lower 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 Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
36.2% of students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Estherville Lincoln Central High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Estherville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estherville Lincoln Central High School?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estherville Lincoln Central High School rank among public schools in Estherville?
By Resource Investment Index, Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estherville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Estherville on the city page.
Is Estherville Lincoln Central High School a good school?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist?
Besides Estherville Lincoln Central High School, Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist also operates Demoney Elementary (460 students) and Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School (308 students). See the Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist district page for the complete list.
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