- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meriden, CT
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090240000447
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lincoln Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 090240000447 · Meriden, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Lincoln Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- This school
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
536 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 684 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 Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 79% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 17.1%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Lincoln Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle 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
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Meriden
2 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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 684 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Middle School?
65.1% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.