- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warren, MI
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263468007048
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468007048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Lincoln High School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 263468007048 · Warren, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 15.8:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (408 students)
Lincoln High School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High School
489 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- Marjorie Carls
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.3%
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
White 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Warren
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% 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 High School?
85.2% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Warren, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 high schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln High School, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln Middle School (408 students), Lincoln Elementary School (378 students), and Marjorie Carlson Elementary School (360 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.