- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma Center, WI
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550021000020
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alma Center School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550021000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550021000020 · Alma Center, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 12.5:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary (339 students)
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Lincoln Jr/Sr High School compares
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,402
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Lincoln Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alma Center School District reports $15,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr/Sr High School?
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr/Sr High School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Jr/Sr High School?
48.6% of students at Lincoln Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jr/Sr High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Alma Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr/Sr High School?
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Alma Center School District?
Besides Lincoln Jr/Sr High School, Alma Center School District also operates Lincoln Elementary (339 students). See the Alma Center School District district page for the complete list.