- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest City, AR
Lincoln Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050627001185
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Lincoln Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forrest City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050627001185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lincoln Academy grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050627001185 · Forest City, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (713 students)
Lincoln Academy grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Forrest City H
Forrest City High School
563 students
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
400 students
- Forrest City J 270
Forrest City Jr. High
270 students
- This school 132
Lincoln Academy
132 students
What this shows Lincoln Academy reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Academy compares
Lincoln Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
White 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Lincoln Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forrest City School District reports $14,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forrest City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forrest City Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Academy is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Lincoln Academy?
100.0% of students at Lincoln Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Academy is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Forest City, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Academy?
Lincoln Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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).
What other schools are in Forrest City School District?
Besides Lincoln Academy, Forrest City School District also operates Central Elementary School (713 students), Forrest City High School (563 students), and Stewart Elementary School (400 students). See the Forrest City School District district page for the complete list.