- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Collins, CO
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080399000536
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080399000536 · Fort Collins, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 552
Lincoln Middle School
552 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 552 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 Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 37% in Colorado - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 41.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Lincoln Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 552 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% 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 Middle School?
58.2% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among middle schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.