- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plymouth, IN
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180906001499
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Junior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906001499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lincoln Junior High School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180906001499 · Plymouth, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High School (1,034 students)
Lincoln Junior High School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,034 students
- This school
Lincoln Junior High School
498 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate
450 students
- Menominee Elem 379
Menominee Elementary School
379 students
- Webster Elemen 310
Webster Elementary School
310 students
- Washington Dis 257
Washington Discovery Academy
257 students
What this shows Lincoln Junior High School reports 498 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Lincoln Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Community School Corp reports $12,399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Discovery Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Junior High School
How many students attend Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plymouth, IN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Junior High School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Junior High School?
49.2% of students at Lincoln Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Junior High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Junior High School?
Lincoln Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Junior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Lincoln Junior High School, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students), Riverside Intermediate (450 students), and Menominee Elementary School (379 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.