Enrollment
1,982
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 317284001159
Lincoln East High School — Lincoln, NE
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln East High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lincoln East High School reports 1,982 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 127.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Nebraska average and 71% below the national baseline. The school offers 19 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln Public Schools spends $14,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.0% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln East High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 51% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,982 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,982 Top 99% in Nebraska — larger than 1% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 127.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.1% -51% vs state
NCES ID 317284001159
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.1%
In-school suspensions 75
Out-of-school suspensions 76
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Public Schools, which includes Lincoln East High School.
$14,943
Per student
-26%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 30.0%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
Similar high schools in Lincoln
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Southwest High School
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Lincoln High School
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2,086 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
North Star High School
Standard public school
1,927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Southeast High School
Standard public school
1,848 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Northeast High School
Standard public school
1,819 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln East High School is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LINCOLN, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln East High School?
Lincoln East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.