Enrollment
186
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walla Walla, WA
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530945001607
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Walla Walla, Washington, enrolling 186 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.2% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Walla Walla's public schools, it stands alongside Head Start (112 students): Lincoln High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students) and Pioneer Middle School (601 students) alongside Lincoln High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 85% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Lincoln High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walla Walla Public Schools, which includes Lincoln High School.
$16,699
Per student
-14%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Walla Walla
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Head Start
Standard public school
112 students
Walla Walla Center for Children and Families
Standard public school
108 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Walla Walla Online
Alternative education program
72 students 12:1 students per teacher
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
Standard public school
5 students 5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 186 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Walla Walla, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
83.2% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High School rank among public schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln High School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Walla Walla High School (1,554 students), Pioneer Middle School (601 students), and Garrison Middle School (546 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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