- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, AR
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050894001363
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR.
School address
District: Lincoln School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050894001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050894001363 · Lincoln, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (356 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
401 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln New Te
Lincoln New Tech High School
338 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,694
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln School District reports $13,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln New Tech High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, AR. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
54.3% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincoln School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (356 students) and Lincoln New Tech High School (338 students). See the Lincoln School District district page for the complete list.