Enrollment
265
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, CA
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062409009399
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.1:1
- large classes for California
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) ranks #2 of 7 schools in Marysville, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409009399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marysville, California, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.1:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 54% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 921 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #273.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Core Charter (554 students): Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.1:1 vs 25.2:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative).
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 Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) compares
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.1:1 | ▲ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative).
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Charter
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Standard public school
250 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Yuba County Special Education
Special-education school
170 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative education program
24 students 24:1 students per teacher
Harry P B Carden
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)
How many students attend Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)?
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) has 265 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Marysville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) is 33.1:1, which is 54% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)?
66.0% of students at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Marysville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)?
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) ranks #2 of 7 schools in Marysville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) a good school?
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative), Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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