- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brainerd, MN
Lincoln Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609000468
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Education Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Brainerd · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Education Center has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Education Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln Education Center grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 270609000468 · Brainerd, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 7.5:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Lincoln Education Center grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- This school 105
Lincoln Education Center
105 students
What this shows Lincoln Education Center reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Education Center compares
Lincoln Education Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$14,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Lincoln Education Center is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Education Center
How many students attend Lincoln Education Center?
Lincoln Education Center has 105 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brainerd, MN. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Education Center is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Education Center?
72.5% of students at Lincoln Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Education Center is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Brainerd, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Education Center?
Lincoln Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Education Center rank among schools in Brainerd?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Education Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brainerd on the city page.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Lincoln Education Center, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.