Enrollment
308
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Estherville, Iowa, enrolling 308 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Iowa schools and 28% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% 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 High School (359 students) alongside Estherville Lincoln Central Middle 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 Middle School compares
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist, which includes Estherville Lincoln Central Middle 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 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~308 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Estherville on the city page.
Is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School a good school?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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