- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Moines, IA
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190897000550
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190897000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Lincoln High School held near 2,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 190897000550 · Des Moines, IA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,364 enr · 26.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (2,051 students)
Lincoln High School held near 2,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High School
2,364 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
2,051 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,952 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,428 students
- Hoover High Sc 898
Hoover High School
898 students
- Weeks Middle S 688
Weeks Middle School
688 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 2,364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,364 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,364
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 255 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 30.4%
African American 17.0%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Des Moines Independent Comm School District reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeks Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Des Moines
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Roosevelt High School
Standard public school
2,051 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
1,952 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
1,428 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover High School
Standard public school
898 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Saydel High School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 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 (~2,364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 2,364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 2,403 (2022-23) → 2,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 26.3:1, which is 78% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School?
66.3% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School 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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High School rank among high schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Besides Lincoln High School, Des Moines Independent Comm School District also operates Roosevelt High School (2,051 students), East High School (1,952 students), and North High School (1,428 students). See the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district page for the complete list.