- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
162 on latest CCD 181305000561 · Cambridge City, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 10.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Wayne Elementary School (433 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western Wayne
Western Wayne Elementary School
433 students
- Lincoln Sr Hig
Lincoln Sr High School
306 students
- This school 162
Lincoln Middle School
162 students
What this shows Lincoln Middle School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Middle School compares
Lincoln Middle School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$13,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
Programs
District finance for Western Wayne Schools reports $13,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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, 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 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.
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.