- Enrollment
- 1,554
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lincoln High School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530945001607 · Walla Walla, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 15.5:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Walla Walla High School (1,554 students)
Lincoln High School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walla Walla Hi
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- This school 186
Lincoln High School
186 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 186 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 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 methodology
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
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~186 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 9.
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, 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 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.
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.