- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551707002209
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lincoln High held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 551707002209 · Wisconsin Rapids, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,337 enr · 16.5:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students)
Lincoln High held near 1,380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.1 → 79.3 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
1,337 students
- Wisconsin Rapi
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
943 students
- Woodside Eleme 354
Woodside Elementary
354 students
- Howe Elementar 336
Howe Elementary
336 students
- Washington Ele 322
Washington Elementary
322 students
- Grant Elementa 267
Grant Elementary
267 students
What this shows Lincoln High reports 1,337 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$14,912
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Lincoln High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wisconsin Rapids School District reports $14,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Wisconsin Rapids
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 (~1,337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,380 (2022-23) → 1,380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 16.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
35.9% 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 81.7% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Lincoln High, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), Woodside Elementary (354 students), and Howe Elementary (336 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.