- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vincennes, IN
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181212001931
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Vincennes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Vincennes, IN.
School address
District: Vincennes Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181212001931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Lincoln High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 181212001931 · Vincennes, IN High · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: George Rogers Clark School (626 students)
Lincoln High School shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High School
704 students
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark School
626 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
413 students
- Tecumseh-Harri
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch
380 students
- Francis Vigo E
Francis Vigo Elementary School
314 students
- James Whitcomb 154
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
154 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Lincoln High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Vincennes Community School Corp reports $11,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Vigo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch | 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 704 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vincennes, IN. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 High School?
51.9% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Vincennes, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 rank among public schools in Vincennes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Vincennes, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vincennes on the city page.
What other schools are in Vincennes Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln High School, Vincennes Community School Corp also operates George Rogers Clark School (626 students), Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch (413 students), and Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch (380 students). See the Vincennes Community School Corp district page for the complete list.