- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellwood City, PA
Lincoln Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420924002675
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jshs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Jshs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jshs ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Ellwood City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420924002675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lincoln Jshs held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420924002675 · Ellwood City, PA Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 12.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side Primary School (376 students)
Lincoln Jshs held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Jshs
682 students
- North Side Pri
North Side Primary School
376 students
- Perry Lower In 225
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
225 students
- Hartman Intrmd 225
Hartman Intrmd Sch
225 students
What this shows Lincoln Jshs reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Jshs compares
Lincoln Jshs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$18,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Lincoln Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellwood City Area Sd reports $18,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Lower Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartman Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ellwood City
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jshs
How many students attend Lincoln Jshs?
Lincoln Jshs has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jshs is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Jshs?
51.3% of students at Lincoln Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jshs is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jshs?
Lincoln Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jshs rank among public schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jshs ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellwood City Area Sd?
Besides Lincoln Jshs, Ellwood City Area Sd also operates North Side Primary School (376 students), Perry Lower Intrmd Sch (225 students), and Hartman Intrmd Sch (225 students). See the Ellwood City Area Sd district page for the complete list.