- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Lincoln College Prep.
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln College Prep., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291640000844
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln College Prep. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln College Prep. has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln College Prep. ranks #4 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Lincoln College Prep. grew from 897 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 291640000844 · Kansas City, MO High · MID · TRAD
997 enr · 17.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Lincoln College Prep. grew from 897 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lincoln College Prep. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- This school
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
607 students
What this shows Lincoln College Prep. reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln College Prep. compares
Lincoln College Prep. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.2%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Lincoln College Prep. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln College Prep. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln College Prep.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln College Prep.
How many students attend Lincoln College Prep.?
Lincoln College Prep. has 997 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 897 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Prep.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College Prep. is 17.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln College Prep.?
99.7% of students at Lincoln College Prep. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln College Prep.?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln College Prep. is African American at 40.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln College Prep.?
Lincoln College Prep. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Lincoln College Prep. rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln College Prep. ranks #4 of 20 high 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 high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides Lincoln College Prep., Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), M. L. King Elementary (768 students), and Northeast High (732 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.