- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191107000685
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Estherville · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Estherville Lincoln Central High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191107000685 · Estherville, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Demoney Elementary (460 students)
Estherville Lincoln Central High School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Estherville Lincoln Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demoney Eleme
Demoney Elementary
460 students
- This school
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
359 students
- Estherville Li
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
308 students
What this shows Estherville Lincoln Central High School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estherville Lincoln Central High School compares
Estherville Lincoln Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist reports $13,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 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 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.
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.