Enrollment
398
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, MI
Lincoln Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261716005399
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Heights Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Heights Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elem School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261716005399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Heights Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Heights Elem School
Lincoln Heights Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenville, Michigan, enrolling 398 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 757 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #289.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenville's public schools, it stands alongside Isdlocal Center Programs (50 students): Lincoln Heights Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 2:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students) and Greenville Middle School (797 students) alongside Lincoln Heights Elem School.
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 Heights Elem School compares
Lincoln Heights Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Lincoln Heights Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Heights Elem School.
$13,056
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 17.1%
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.
How Lincoln Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Heights School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Elem School
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Elem School?
Lincoln Heights Elem School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Heights Elem School?
46.3% of students at Lincoln Heights Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Elem School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Greenville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Elem School?
Lincoln Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Heights Elem School rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Elem School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Lincoln Heights Elem School a good school?
Lincoln Heights Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Heights Elem School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students), Greenville Middle School (797 students), and Baldwin Heights School (449 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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