- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, TN
Lincoln Central Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470249002600
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Central Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 51
- students enrolled
Lincoln Central Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470249002600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lincoln Central Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470249002600 · Fayetteville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 17:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (1,171 students)
Lincoln Central Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Central Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
1,171 students
- Highland Rim S
Highland Rim School
717 students
- South Lincoln
South Lincoln School
656 students
- Flintville Sch 466
Flintville School
466 students
- Unity School 431
Unity School
431 students
- This school 51
Lincoln Central Academy
51 students
What this shows Lincoln Central Academy reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Central Academy compares
Lincoln Central Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Lincoln Central Academy is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County reports $10,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Central Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Rim School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flintville School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Central Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Fayetteville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Rim School
Standard public school
717 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Lincoln School
Standard public school
656 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Ralph Askins School
Standard public school
565 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Central Virtual Academy
Standard public school
41 students 4.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Central Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Central Academy is 17:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Central Academy is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Central Academy?
Lincoln Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Central Academy rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Central Academy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fayetteville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln Central Academy, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students), Highland Rim School (717 students), and South Lincoln School (656 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.