- Enrollment
- 1,868
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alameda, CA
Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060177000049
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 18
- public schools in Alameda · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Alameda, CA.
School address
District: Alameda Unified · California
NCES ID 060177000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Lincoln Middle grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 060177000049 · Alameda, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 28.6:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Alameda High (1,868 students)
Lincoln Middle grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alameda High
Alameda High
1,868 students
- Encinal Junior
Encinal Junior/Senior High
1,280 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle
971 students
- Will C. Wood M 613
Will C. Wood Middle
613 students
- Amelia Earhart 573
Amelia Earhart Elementary
573 students
- Frank Otis Ele 569
Frank Otis Elementary
569 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle compares
Lincoln Middle is a growing 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 33.5%
White 31.0%
Two or More 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Lincoln Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Alameda Unified reports $16,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Otis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Alameda
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alameda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle?
14.3% of students at Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle is Asian at 33.5% of enrollment, in Alameda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Alameda?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Alameda, 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 Alameda on the city page.
What other schools are in Alameda Unified?
Besides Lincoln Middle, Alameda Unified also operates Alameda High (1,868 students), Encinal Junior/Senior High (1,280 students), and Will C. Wood Middle (613 students). See the Alameda Unified district page for the complete list.