Enrollment
583
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Lincoln College Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln College Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291640003322
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln College Academy Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #8 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln College Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln College Academy Middle ranks #8 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640003322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln College Academy Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln College Academy Middle
Lincoln College Academy Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 52% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kansas City 33 spends $18,221 per pupil, 41% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 164 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 583 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kansas City's middle schools, it stands alongside Gateway 6th Grade Center (882 students): Lincoln College Academy Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students) and Lincoln College Prep. (997 students) alongside Lincoln College Academy Middle.
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 College Academy Middle compares
Lincoln College Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,221
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 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
African American 31.9%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Lincoln College Academy Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kansas City 33, which includes Lincoln College Academy Middle.
$18,221
Per student
+41%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 2.3%
Federal 22.6%
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 College Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln College Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln College Academy Middle
How many students attend Lincoln College Academy Middle?
Lincoln College Academy Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Academy Middle is 19.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln College Academy Middle?
99.5% of students at Lincoln College Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln College Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln College Academy Middle is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln College Academy Middle?
Lincoln College Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln College Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln College Academy Middle ranks #8 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Lincoln College Academy Middle a good school?
Lincoln College Academy Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri 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 Kansas City 33?
Besides Lincoln College Academy Middle, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.
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