Enrollment
130
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanwood, WA
Lincoln Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530834002594
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Hill High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Stanwood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Hill High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hill High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, WA.
School address
District: Stanwood-Camano School District · Washington
NCES ID 530834002594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Hill High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Hill High School
Lincoln Hill High School is a mid-sized high school in Stanwood, Washington, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students) and Port Susan Middle School (530 students) alongside Lincoln Hill 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 Hill High School compares
Lincoln Hill 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Washington - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$17,367
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 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Lincoln Hill High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanwood-Camano School District, which includes Lincoln Hill High School.
$17,367
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Susan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarhome Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Hill High School
How many students attend Lincoln Hill High School?
Lincoln Hill High School has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hill High School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Hill High School?
34.8% of students at Lincoln Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Hill High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Stanwood, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Hill High School?
Lincoln Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Hill High School rank among public schools in Stanwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hill High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Stanwood, 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 Stanwood on the city page.
Is Lincoln Hill High School a good school?
Lincoln Hill High School earns 31/100 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 Stanwood-Camano School District?
Besides Lincoln Hill High School, Stanwood-Camano School District also operates Stanwood High School (1,384 students), Port Susan Middle School (530 students), and Stanwood Middle School (528 students). See the Stanwood-Camano School District district page for the complete list.
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