- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux Falls, SD
Lincoln High School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466627000600
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School - 02 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School - 02 has class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Lincoln High School - 02 held near 1,934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.9 → 118.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 466627000600 · Sioux Falls, SD High · MID · TRAD
1,954 enr · 17:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students)
Lincoln High School - 02 held near 1,934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.9 → 118.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School - 06
937 students
What this shows Lincoln High School - 02 reports 1,954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School - 02 compares
Lincoln High School - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 36% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,954 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,954
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Lincoln High School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Sioux Falls
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson High School - 67
Standard public school
1,888 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High School - 01
Standard public school
1,819 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High School - 03
Standard public school
1,785 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Community Campus - 41
Special-education school
77 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,954 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School - 02
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has 1,954 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 1,883 (2022-23) → 1,934 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School - 02 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School - 02?
18.3% of students at Lincoln High School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School - 02 is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School - 02 rank among high schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Lincoln High School - 02, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students), and Roosevelt High School - 03 (1,785 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.