- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manitowoc, WI
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550861000976
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lincoln High held near 1,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.4 → 93.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 550861000976 · Manitowoc, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,385 enr · 15.4:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle (566 students)
Lincoln High held near 1,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.4 → 93.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High
1,385 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
566 students
- Wilson Middle 478
Wilson Middle
478 students
- Franklin Eleme 356
Franklin Elementary
356 students
- Jefferson Elem 344
Jefferson Elementary
344 students
- Jackson Elemen 336
Jackson Elementary
336 students
What this shows Lincoln High reports 1,385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High compares
Lincoln High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,385
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Lincoln High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Manitowoc School District reports $14,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 1,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manitowoc, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
38.9% of students at Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 rank among public schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manitowoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Manitowoc School District?
Besides Lincoln High, Manitowoc School District also operates Washington Middle (566 students), Wilson Middle (478 students), and Franklin Elementary (356 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.