Enrollment
51
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470249002600
Lincoln Central Academy — Fayetteville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Central Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln Central Academy reports 51 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln County spends $11,007 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Central Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,007
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 51 Top 3% in Tennessee — larger than 97% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470249002600
Student demographics
White 90.2%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln Central Academy.
$11,007
Per student
-11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 20.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Rim School
Standard public school
717 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
South Lincoln School
Standard public school
656 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ralph Askins School
Standard public school
565 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Standard public school
41 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Central Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has 51 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy is 17:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Central Academy is White at 90.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.