- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, NE
Lincoln East High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317284001159
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln East High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln East High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln East High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-190 students YoY
Lincoln East High School shrank from 2,268 students in 2022-23 to 2,078 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 127.3 → 124.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-190 students YoY 317284001159 · Lincoln, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,982 enr · 15.6:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Lincoln East High School shrank from 2,268 students in 2022-23 to 2,078 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 127.3 → 124.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lincoln East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- This school
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- Lincoln Northe
Lincoln Northeast High School
1,819 students
What this shows Lincoln East High School reports 1,982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln East High School compares
Lincoln East High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 51% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,982 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,982
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Lincoln East High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Northeast High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln East High School
How many students attend Lincoln East High School?
Lincoln East High School has 1,982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 2,268 (2022-23) → 2,078 (2023-24), down 190.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln East High School is 15.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln East High School?
15.1% of students at Lincoln East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln East High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln East High School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln East High School?
Lincoln East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 East High School rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln East High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln East High School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and North Star High School (1,927 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.