Enrollment
51
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Central Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Central Academy
Lincoln Central Academy is a small combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Tennessee, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Tennessee schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fayetteville's public schools, it stands alongside Highland Rim School (717 students): Lincoln Central Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.9:1).
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (1,171 students) and Highland Rim School (717 students) alongside Lincoln Central Academy.
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 Central Academy compares
Lincoln Central Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln Central Academy.
$9,586
Per student
-11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 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. 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.
Is Lincoln Central Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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