- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taft, CA
Lincoln Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063870006506
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Junior High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Junior High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Taft, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lincoln Junior High shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 063870006506 · Taft, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 19.2:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Elementary (520 students)
Lincoln Junior High shrank from 795 students in 2022-23 to 752 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Junior High
748 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
520 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
328 students
- Conley Element
Conley Elementary
306 students
- Jefferson Elem 271
Jefferson Elementary
271 students
- Taft Primary 231
Taft Primary
231 students
What this shows Lincoln Junior High reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Junior High compares
Lincoln Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
4
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 26.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Lincoln Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Taft City reports $14,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Junior High
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High?
Lincoln Junior High has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taft, CA. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Junior High?
80.0% of students at Lincoln Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Junior High?
Lincoln Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Junior High rank among public schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Taft, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taft on the city page.
What other schools are in Taft City?
Besides Lincoln Junior High, Taft City also operates Roosevelt Elementary (520 students), Parkview Elementary (328 students), and Conley Elementary (306 students). See the Taft City district page for the complete list.