Enrollment
162
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cambridge City, IN
Lincoln Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181305000561
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, IN.
School address
District: Western Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181305000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Cambridge City, Indiana, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Lincoln Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 36% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Indiana schools, with 162 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 162 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Western Wayne Schools also operates Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students) and Lincoln Sr High School (306 students) alongside Lincoln Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$11,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Wayne Schools, which includes Lincoln Middle School.
$11,768
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wayne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Sr High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has 162 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cambridge City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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?
63.0% of students at Lincoln Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Middle School?
Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Middle School rank among public schools in Cambridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambridge City on the city page.
Is Lincoln Middle School a good school?
Lincoln Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Western Wayne Schools?
Besides Lincoln Middle School, Western Wayne Schools also operates Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students) and Lincoln Sr High School (306 students). See the Western Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.
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