- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morristown, TN
Lincoln Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470000101933
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Heights Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 602
- students enrolled
Lincoln Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Morristown, TN.
School address
District: Hamblen County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470000101933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln Heights Middle School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470000101933 · Morristown, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown East High (1,468 students)
Lincoln Heights Middle School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Eas
Morristown East High
1,468 students
- Morristown Wes
Morristown West High
1,458 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
647 students
- Manley Element
Manley Elementary
646 students
- Meadowview Mid
Meadowview Middle School
611 students
- This school
Lincoln Heights Middle School
602 students
What this shows Lincoln Heights Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Heights Middle School compares
Lincoln Heights Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 40.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Lincoln Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamblen County reports $10,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown East High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manley Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Morristown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Heights Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Heights Middle School?
Lincoln Heights Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morristown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Heights Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Morristown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Heights Middle School?
Lincoln Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Heights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Morristown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamblen County?
Besides Lincoln Heights Middle School, Hamblen County also operates Morristown East High (1,468 students), Morristown West High (1,458 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (647 students). See the Hamblen County district page for the complete list.