- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Monica, CA
Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063570006093
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Lincoln Middle held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063570006093 · Santa Monica, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 20.3:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Lincoln Middle held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.4 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
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- This school 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- Roosevelt Elem 552
Roosevelt Elementary
552 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle compares
Lincoln Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Lincoln Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Monica
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle
How many students attend Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Middle?
20.7% 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 White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle?
Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Lincoln Middle, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), John Adams Middle (806 students), and Franklin Elementary (597 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.