- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Estherville, IA
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191107000686
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Estherville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estherville, IA.
School address
District: Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist · Iowa
NCES ID 191107000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 191107000686 · Estherville, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 10.6:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Demoney Elementary (460 students)
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demoney Eleme
Demoney Elementary
460 students
- Estherville Li
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
359 students
- This school
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
308 students
What this shows Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School compares
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demoney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estherville Lincoln Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Estherville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 Middle School?
42.9% of students at Estherville Lincoln Central Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Estherville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Estherville?
By Resource Investment Index, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist also operates Demoney Elementary (460 students) and Estherville Lincoln Central High School (359 students). See the Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist district page for the complete list.