- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coldspring, TX
Lincoln J H
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481452000941
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Coldspring · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Coldspring, TX.
School address
District: Coldspring-Oakhurst Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 481452000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lincoln J H shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481452000941 · Coldspring, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.9:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Coldspring-Oakhurst H S (492 students)
Lincoln J H shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coldspring-Oak
Coldspring-Oakhurst H S
492 students
- Street El
Street El
424 students
- Coldspring Int
Coldspring Int
346 students
- This school
Lincoln J H
323 students
What this shows Lincoln J H reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln J H compares
Lincoln J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Lincoln J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coldspring-Oakhurst Cisd reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldspring-Oakhurst H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Street El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coldspring Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln J H
How many students attend Lincoln J H?
Lincoln J H has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coldspring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln J H is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 J H?
56.5% of students at Lincoln J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln J H?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln J H is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Coldspring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln J H?
Lincoln J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Coldspring?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Coldspring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Coldspring-Oakhurst Cisd?
Besides Lincoln J H, Coldspring-Oakhurst Cisd also operates Coldspring-Oakhurst H S (492 students), Street El (424 students), and Coldspring Int (346 students). See the Coldspring-Oakhurst Cisd district page for the complete list.