- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalamazoo, MI
Lincoln International Studies School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln International Studies School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261995005662
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln International Studies School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Kalamazoo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln International Studies School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln International Studies School ranks #8 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI.
School address
District: Kalamazoo Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261995005662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Lincoln International Studies School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 261995005662 · Kalamazoo, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students)
Lincoln International Studies School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln International Studies School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loy Norrix Hig
Loy Norrix High School
1,785 students
- Kalamazoo Cent
Kalamazoo Central High School
1,613 students
- Maple Street M
Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts
889 students
- Milwood Magnet
Milwood Magnet School
731 students
- Linden Grove M
Linden Grove Middle School
727 students
- This school 306
Lincoln International Studies School
306 students
What this shows Lincoln International Studies School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln International Studies School compares
Lincoln International Studies School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 23.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Lincoln International Studies School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kalamazoo Public Schools reports $16,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln International Studies School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Norrix High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kalamazoo Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milwood Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln International Studies School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Kalamazoo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln International Studies School
How many students attend Lincoln International Studies School?
Lincoln International Studies School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalamazoo, MI. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln International Studies School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln International Studies School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 International Studies School?
89.8% of students at Lincoln International Studies School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln International Studies School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln International Studies School is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Kalamazoo, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln International Studies School?
Lincoln International Studies School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln International Studies School rank among schools in Kalamazoo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln International Studies School ranks #8 of 26 schools in Kalamazoo, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kalamazoo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kalamazoo Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln International Studies School, Kalamazoo Public Schools also operates Loy Norrix High School (1,785 students), Kalamazoo Central High School (1,613 students), and Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts (889 students). See the Kalamazoo Public Schools district page for the complete list.