Enrollment
748
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Junior High
Lincoln Junior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Taft, California, enrolling 748 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,685 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Taft City also operates Roosevelt Elementary (520 students) and Parkview Elementary (328 students) alongside Lincoln Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Junior High compares
Lincoln Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taft City, which includes Lincoln Junior High.
$13,437
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 63.6%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Junior High a good school?
Lincoln Junior High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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