Enrollment
77
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Lincoln Developmental Center
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Developmental Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268062008884
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Developmental Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Developmental Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Developmental Center ranks #7 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268062008884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Developmental Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Developmental Center
Lincoln Developmental Center is a small combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Lincoln Developmental Center is leaner than roughly 95% of Michigan schools and 63% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 77 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): Lincoln Developmental Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.4:1 vs 24.5:1).
Kent Isd also operates Empower U (188 students) and Lincoln School (99 students) alongside Lincoln Developmental Center.
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 Developmental Center compares
Lincoln Developmental Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.9%
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.
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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Lincoln Developmental Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Lincoln Developmental Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower U | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Isd Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent Education Centerbeltline | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Developmental Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Developmental Center
How many students attend Lincoln Developmental Center?
Lincoln Developmental Center has 77 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Developmental Center is 6.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Developmental Center?
31.3% of students at Lincoln Developmental Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Developmental Center?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Developmental Center is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Developmental Center?
Lincoln Developmental Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Developmental Center rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Developmental Center ranks #7 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Lincoln Developmental Center a good school?
Lincoln Developmental Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Kent Isd?
Besides Lincoln Developmental Center, Kent Isd also operates Empower U (188 students), Lincoln School (99 students), and Pine Grove Learning Center (85 students). See the Kent Isd district page for the complete list.
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