- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bentonville, AR
Lincoln Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050306000789
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lincoln Junior High School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050306000789 · Bentonville, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 15.4:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Lincoln Junior High School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- This school 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- J William Fulb 718
J William Fulbright Junior High School
718 students
What this shows Lincoln Junior High School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Junior High School compares
Lincoln Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 75% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Lincoln Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J William Fulbright Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Junior High School
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Junior High School?
14.9% of students at Lincoln Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Junior High School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
How does Lincoln Junior High School rank among middle schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Lincoln Junior High School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.